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Elvis and the Colonel Trivia Quiz

For all Elvis fans. Just complete each sentence.

A multiple-choice quiz by richieTCBmacca. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
richieTCBmacca

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,899

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
882

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (6/10), Guest 45 (4/10), Guest 90 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Colonel Parker was given the honorary title of Colonel by Jimmie Davis, the governor of _________. Hint

Texas

Louisiana

Florida

Mississippi

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Question 2 of 10

2. Colonel Parker took full control as manager of Elvis Presley in ______. Hint

1954

1955

1953

1956

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Question 3 of 10

3. On __________, Elvis Presley received his draft notice for the then compulsory two year service with the United States Army. Hint

December 20, 1957

January 16, 1958

November 01, 1957

Febuary 27, 1958

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Question 4 of 10

4. Elvis Presley's overseas service took place in Germany from October 1, 1958 until March 2, 1960, as a member of the ____________. Hint

778th Tank Battalion.

1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor.

3d Tank Battalion.

2nd Heavy Tank Battalion, Company A, 33rd Armor.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Elvis Presley's sixth movie production was __________. Hint

Flaming Star

Wild in the Country

GI Blues

It Happened at the World's Fair

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Question 6 of 10

6. He was proud of his role in ______ because the part was originally offered to his idol James Dean. Hint

Girls Girls Girls

Viva Las Vegas

King Creole

Flaming Star

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Question 7 of 10

7. He was offered the lead role of Tony in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "West Side Story" but turned it down because _________. Hint

he was on tour at the time

the Colonel forced him to turn it down

he did not like the story

he was unwell

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Question 8 of 10

8. Elvis won _______ Grammy awards. Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Colonel Parker died on January 21, ________. Hint

1995

1991

1997

2001

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Question 10 of 10

10. Elvis Presley made music history in Britain 16 Jan 05, achieving the UK's 1000th number one single with ________. Hint

A Little Less Conversation

Jailhouse Rock

One Night

Heartbreak Hotel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Colonel Parker was given the honorary title of Colonel by Jimmie Davis, the governor of _________.

Answer: Louisiana

The Colonel was given the honorary title in 1948.

2. Colonel Parker took full control as manager of Elvis Presley in ______.

Answer: 1956

On August 15, 1955 Elvis Presley was signed by "Hank Snow Attractions", a management company jointly owned by singer Hank Snow and Colonel Tom Parker. In 1956 Colonel Parker took full control.

3. On __________, Elvis Presley received his draft notice for the then compulsory two year service with the United States Army.

Answer: December 20, 1957

Elvis received his draft notice on December 20,1957. On March 24, 1958, he was inducted into the Army at the Memphis Draft Board. Ginger Alden's (Elvis's future fiancee) father, Walter Alden was a sergeant in the Army and in charge of the PR during that time.

4. Elvis Presley's overseas service took place in Germany from October 1, 1958 until March 2, 1960, as a member of the ____________.

Answer: 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor.

For the first five days of that period he belonged to Company D of the battalion, and thereafter to the battalion's Headquarters Company at Friedberg.

5. Elvis Presley's sixth movie production was __________.

Answer: Flaming Star

A drama with limited music. Elvis plays the son of a white father and a Native American mother, torn between the two cultures in the 1800's. The film co-stars Barbara Eden. It is my favourite Elvis movie.

6. He was proud of his role in ______ because the part was originally offered to his idol James Dean.

Answer: King Creole

Elvis considered it his best work.

7. He was offered the lead role of Tony in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "West Side Story" but turned it down because _________.

Answer: the Colonel forced him to turn it down

Col. Parker forced Elvis Presley to turn it down as non-commercial despite Elvis' arguments it would legitimize his acting career. The film won ten Academy Awards including Best Picture.

8. Elvis won _______ Grammy awards.

Answer: 3

All for his gospel recordings. These were for the 1967 "How Great Thou Art" LP, for the 1972 LP, "He Touched Me" and, in 1974, for the song "How Great Thou Art" (live).

9. Colonel Parker died on January 21, ________.

Answer: 1997

Colonel Parker died in Las Vegas, Nevada.

10. Elvis Presley made music history in Britain 16 Jan 05, achieving the UK's 1000th number one single with ________.

Answer: One Night

A re-release of Elvis Presley's 1959 hit "One Night" soared straight to number one just a week after his 1957 classic "Jailhouse Rock" held the same position - "One Night" also gives Elvis his 20th UK number one. In total Elvis has now had 21 UK number ones. His last was "Its Now or Never" 05 Feb 05.

Source: Author richieTCBmacca

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