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Quiz about David Archuleta
Quiz about David Archuleta

David Archuleta Trivia Quiz


David Archuleta is forging a path into the music scene. His nearly flawless vocals are sure to earn him a place in the annals of the music industry. This quiz is a small tribute to Mr. David Archuleta.

A multiple-choice quiz by SmogLover. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
SmogLover
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
303,345
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
189
Question 1 of 15
1. What is David Archuleta's heritage? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. David Archuleta first appeared on "Star Search" in what year? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. David went national before doing "Star Search". What talk show was David on in 2002? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. A year after planes flew into the "Twin Towers", David Archuleta sang for fallen New York Firefighters of 9/11.


Question 5 of 15
5. What Utah conference did David attend as a keynote speaker in 2009? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. David won his "Star Search" championship singing what song? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. David Archuleta's school friends gave him the nickname "Spinach Boy".


Question 8 of 15
8. When David and his family moved from Florida, they first moved which town in Utah?

Answer: (Annie)
Question 9 of 15
9. While appearing for "The Children's Miracle Network" what notable did David Archuleta meet in June of 2010? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. David competed against this friend on "American Idol" and "Star Search". Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What illness nearly devastated David and his dreams of singing? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What song originally written for David wasn't on any of his self-titled first album releases? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What song from his Christmas album was written by David? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The name of David's published book is "____________: A Memoir Of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance".

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 15 of 15
15. This organization is one of David's favorites: _____ Outreach.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is David Archuleta's heritage?

Answer: Basque and Honduran

David's mother is from Honduras, and his father is from the Basque region of Spain. David came by his musical talent naturally as both his parents are musically inclined. His dad plays jazz trumpet, while his mom is versed in singing and Latin dance. She has duetted with David on tour.
2. David Archuleta first appeared on "Star Search" in what year?

Answer: 2003

David debuted on "Star Search" in the summer of 2003 in the Junior Vocalist category. Even at the age of 12 David brought the audience to its feet with his powerful vocals.
3. David went national before doing "Star Search". What talk show was David on in 2002?

Answer: The Jenny Jones Show

David appeared on "The Jenny Jones Show" that aired September 27 2002; he was 11 years old and sang "And I Am Telling You, I'm Not Going", on the show. David was proclaimed to be a rising Latino artist. Yes, he wowwed the crowd that day; me included.
4. A year after planes flew into the "Twin Towers", David Archuleta sang for fallen New York Firefighters of 9/11.

Answer: True

In fact David sang twice for them at their station house. On September 10, 2002 David sang as part of a memorial for 15 firefighters who had lost their lives in the line of duty during the attacks on the "Twin Towers". He was invited to come back the following day.

He returned and amid press, David sang again for family who had lost their dads, brothers, Uncles... the men in their lives. He sang "I Will Always Love You".
5. What Utah conference did David attend as a keynote speaker in 2009?

Answer: Utah Conference For Women

At the invitation of Orrin and Elaine Hatch, David Archuleta was the morning keynote speaker at "The Utah Conference For Women" on October 26, 2009. David gave a spirited nearly 50 minute speech for his audience. Also on the program were Mrs. Laura Bush and pianist Roger Williams.
6. David won his "Star Search" championship singing what song?

Answer: You're All I Need To Get By

On March 19, 2003 David performed "You're All I Need To Get By", a song made popular by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, and won the Junior Vocalist Championship of "Star Search". I have often said on that show David sang his heart out, and later he learned to sing from his heart.
7. David Archuleta's school friends gave him the nickname "Spinach Boy".

Answer: False

Nope! Sorry, but David wasn't called "Spinach Boy" he was called "Lettuce Boy". The story goes back to David's friends thinking he wasn't paying attention to the story being told among those gathered about how someone finding a bug on his lettuce from a fast food place. When David finally realized what was going on he chimed in with, "What? But I love lettuce!"

*Author's comment: Yep! That's David!
8. When David and his family moved from Florida, they first moved which town in Utah?

Answer: Sandy

While the Archuletas now call Murray, Utah, home, they first moved to Utah when David was six and settled in the town of Sandy. Sandy, Utah is about 15 miles from Salt Lake City and has a population over 97,000.
9. While appearing for "The Children's Miracle Network" what notable did David Archuleta meet in June of 2010?

Answer: Barack Obama

David appeared at a White House event where he met President Barack H. Obama as part of the recognition of "The Children's Miracle Network". David ended his time there by performing "Lean On Me".
10. David competed against this friend on "American Idol" and "Star Search".

Answer: Alexandrea Lushington

Yep! David competed against Alexandrea on "Star Search". When she was voted off "American Idol" February 28 2008, it moved him to tears. David has such a kind heart for such an unforgiving industry.
11. What illness nearly devastated David and his dreams of singing?

Answer: Bronchitis

During his run on "Star Search" David had already begun to experience bronchitis, an illness where the airway to the lungs becomes obstructed in some way. He was later diagnosed with vocal cord paralysis and told a virus from the bronchitis could have been the culprit. David feared his singing career was over before it really got started.

He had a hard choice to make between risky surgery, and trying to rehabilitate the cord through vocal therapy. David chose the therapy.
12. What song originally written for David wasn't on any of his self-titled first album releases?

Answer: Dream Sky High

"Dream Sky High" was written for David by his father Jeff (Archuleta) and Sunny Hilden. The song was to be included in his first album. No, not "David Archuleta". David was suppose to do an album after "Star Search". However, he was diagnosed with the vocal cord paralysis and David underwent a difficult time in his young life and burgeoning music career.
13. What song from his Christmas album was written by David?

Answer: Melodies of Christmas

"Melodies of Christmas" was written by David Archuleta for his 2009 Christmas album "Christmas from the heart". The song is also featured in the 2010 "Men of Christmas" album.
14. The name of David's published book is "____________: A Memoir Of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance".

Answer: Chords Of Strength

Published in the summer of 2010 by a division of Penguin Books, David Archuleta gives us a look inside his life through age 19. At a time when most adolescents and teens should be enjoying being a kid, David was hard at work on one of his passions, music. He was studiously laying the foundation for the vocalist he would become. Listening to him, I'd say his work paid off.
15. This organization is one of David's favorites: _____ Outreach.

Answer: Rising Star

"Rising Star Outreach" is a 501(c)(3) tax-free organization begun in 2002 to help victims of leprosy, but mostly children of leprosy parents. David Archuleta is affiliated with lots of organizations, but this one has to be one of his favorites. David and his fans work tirelessly to support "Rising Star Outreach".
Source: Author SmogLover

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