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Quiz about Franz Ferdinand
Quiz about Franz Ferdinand

The Ultimate Franz Ferdinand Quiz | Music


A quiz about the Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand.

A multiple-choice quiz by elizabethmc. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
elizabethmc
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
194,561
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
766
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who is the lead vocalist for the band Franz Ferdinand? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. From the song 'Dark of the Matinee', fill in the blank:
'So I'm on BBC2 now, telling _____________ how I made it.'
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The first single the group Franz Ferdinand released in the UK was 'Take Me Out'.


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of Franz Ferdinand's debut album? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. According to a Franz Ferdinand song, where is it always better? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 'This is what I am, I am a man' is a line from which Franz Ferdinand song? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these Franz Ferdinand songs is on their UK version of their debut album? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which three colours would you associate the group Franz Ferdinand with? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'Take Me Out' reached number 3 on the charts in the UK when it was released. What chart position did it reach on the US Billboard Hot 100? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The band is named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Which year was he assassinated? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is the lead vocalist for the band Franz Ferdinand?

Answer: Alexander Kapranos

Alex is the lead vocalist, Paul is the percussionist, Nick is on guitar and sings backing vocals and Robert is on bass guitar.
2. From the song 'Dark of the Matinee', fill in the blank: 'So I'm on BBC2 now, telling _____________ how I made it.'

Answer: Terry Wogan

Terry Wogan presents 'Top of the Pops 2' on BBC2.
3. The first single the group Franz Ferdinand released in the UK was 'Take Me Out'.

Answer: False

The first single released was actually 'Darts of Pleasure', released in the UK on 8th September 2003. 'Take Me Out' was released next, on 12th January 2004.
4. What is the name of Franz Ferdinand's debut album?

Answer: Franz Ferdinand

'40 Feet Remain' is a line from the song '40 Feet'. 'Words So Leisured' is a line from 'Darts of Pleasure. 'Look What You've Done Boy' is a line from 'Auf Achse'.
5. According to a Franz Ferdinand song, where is it always better?

Answer: On Holiday

'It's always better on holiday' is a line from 'Jaqueline', which is the first song on their first album.
6. 'This is what I am, I am a man' is a line from which Franz Ferdinand song?

Answer: Michael

It is from 'Michael', which was released on 16th August 2004.
'This is what I am, I am a man
So come and dance with me, Michael'
7. Which of these Franz Ferdinand songs is on their UK version of their debut album?

Answer: Tell Her Tonight

'Tell Her Tonight' is number two on the version of the album released in the UK. 'Shopping For Blood' is on the 'Darts of Pleasure' single, 'Love and Destroy' is on the 'Michael' single and 'All For You, Sophia' is on the 'Take Me Out' single.
8. Which three colours would you associate the group Franz Ferdinand with?

Answer: Black, orange and cream

The cover of their album and most of their singles are black, orange and cream.
9. 'Take Me Out' reached number 3 on the charts in the UK when it was released. What chart position did it reach on the US Billboard Hot 100?

Answer: 66

It only reached 66 in the USA! In Australia it reached number 26.
10. The band is named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Which year was he assassinated?

Answer: 1914

Franz Ferdinand was born in 1883. He was assassinated 28th June, 1914 in Sarajevo, triggering the First World War.
Source: Author elizabethmc

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