FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Franz Ferdinand
Quiz about Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand Multiple Choice Quiz | Music


Hey, a quiz on the Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand for you all to enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by JackCannery. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Music Trivia
  6. »
  7. Music D-G
  8. »
  9. Franz Ferdinand

Author
JackCannery
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
235,849
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
431
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. Who is Franz Ferdinand named after? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where are Franz based? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What year did the band's self-titled album win the Mercury Music Prize? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does Paul Thomson play? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The song "Take Me Out" came what in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The cover of "You Could Have It So Much Better" was influenced by whom? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What song is used as the theme for "Any Given Sunday"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which famous singer said Franz is his favourite band? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was "Elenor Put Those Boots On" highest placing in the UK charts Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, a lyrics question. "You're the latest adventure, You're an emotional avenger". What song is this from? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is Franz Ferdinand named after?

Answer: The Duke Of Austria

Franz Ferdinand's death sparked WWI. Franz died after the Black Hand Gang shot him.
2. Where are Franz based?

Answer: Glasgow

Glasgow, a Scottish city, was known as the second city of the British Empire.
3. What year did the band's self-titled album win the Mercury Music Prize?

Answer: 2004

The self-titled first album debuted at number three on the British charts. Other famous bands to win the presitgious award are Anthony and the Johnsons, Dizzie Rascal, Ms. Dynamite and PJ Harvey.
4. What does Paul Thomson play?

Answer: Drums

Paul had originally wanted to play the guitar but Nick McCarthy had already filled that hole. Paul had already played with Yummy Fur.
5. The song "Take Me Out" came what in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100?

Answer: First

"Take Me Out" also reached number three on the UK chart and 66th on Billboard 100.
6. The cover of "You Could Have It So Much Better" was influenced by whom?

Answer: Lilya Brik

Lilya Brik was a Russian Jew. Lilya was born in 1891 and died in 1978. Lilya could speak both German and French fluently. Lilya married Osip Brik.
7. What song is used as the theme for "Any Given Sunday"?

Answer: Take Me Out

"Any Given Sunday" is an Australian sport show about AFL. The panel consists of Gary Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman.
8. Which famous singer said Franz is his favourite band?

Answer: Kanye West

Kanye described the band as a white crunk sound. He feels the white crunk feel has influenced his work as is best shown in his song "Diamonds from Seirra Leone". Kanye made these claims at MTV Europe Music Awards.
9. What was "Elenor Put Those Boots On" highest placing in the UK charts

Answer: 30th

The single had two B-sides which were: "Wine in the Afternoon" and "Ghost in a Ditch".
10. Finally, a lyrics question. "You're the latest adventure, You're an emotional avenger". What song is this from?

Answer: Darts of Pleasure

"Darts Of Pleasure" was the first ever single by the band and also the one that featured on the UK charts at number 44.
Source: Author JackCannery

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
3/28/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us