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Musical Maladies II Trivia Quiz

If you listen to too much of a certain song or group, you just might come down with something. Match the musical malady with the musical symptoms and causes.

A matching quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bigjohnsludge

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
408,807

Updated
Apr 10 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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391

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Questions		Choices
1. A flu that attacks the lungs, nose, and throat caused by too much listening to the song "Valley Girl".		Influenzappa
2. Yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain, and dark urine caused by too much listening to the song "Bodak Yellow".		Hepatitis Cardi B
3. A highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a 'whooping cough' which is caused by too much listening to the song "A Taste of Honey".		Ebolavidaloca
4. An itchy, blister-like rash on the skin caused by to much listening to the song "Wide Open Spaces".		Kanye West Nile
5. A rare and deadly disease from Africa that causes severe bleeding and organ failure caused by too much listening to Ricky Martin albums.		Alopeaches & Herb
6. Intestinal, blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms caused by too much listening to "Silvia's Mother".		Dixie Chickenpox
7. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball caused by too much listening to the song "Another Brick In The Wall".		Salmonellafitzgerald
8. A virus primarily transmitted by mosquitoes that have bitten someone who listens to the song "Gold Digger" over and over.		Herb Alpertussis
9. When the immune system attacks the hair follicles causing hair loss from too much listening to the song "Reunited".		Pink Floyd Eye
10. An invisible, odorless, and tasteless food poisoning caused by too much listening to old time female jazz singers.		Dr. Hookworm

Select each answer

1. A flu that attacks the lungs, nose, and throat caused by too much listening to the song "Valley Girl".

2. Yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain, and dark urine caused by too much listening to the song "Bodak Yellow".

3. A highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a 'whooping cough' which is caused by too much listening to the song "A Taste of Honey".

4. An itchy, blister-like rash on the skin caused by to much listening to the song "Wide Open Spaces".

5. A rare and deadly disease from Africa that causes severe bleeding and organ failure caused by too much listening to Ricky Martin albums.

6. Intestinal, blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms caused by too much listening to "Silvia's Mother".

7. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball caused by too much listening to the song "Another Brick In The Wall".

8. A virus primarily transmitted by mosquitoes that have bitten someone who listens to the song "Gold Digger" over and over.

9. When the immune system attacks the hair follicles causing hair loss from too much listening to the song "Reunited".

10. An invisible, odorless, and tasteless food poisoning caused by too much listening to old time female jazz singers.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A flu that attacks the lungs, nose, and throat caused by too much listening to the song "Valley Girl".

Answer: Influenzappa

"Valley Girl" is by musician Frank Zappa and was released in 1974. The lead singer of the song is Frank Zappa's daughter, Moon. The song reached number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Influenza is a flu that attacks the lungs, nose, and throat. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.

2. Yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain, and dark urine caused by too much listening to the song "Bodak Yellow".

Answer: Hepatitis Cardi B

"Bodak Yellow" by American rapper Cardi B was released in 2017 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Hepatitis B, in chronic cases, can cause liver failure and or cancer.

3. A highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a 'whooping cough' which is caused by too much listening to the song "A Taste of Honey".

Answer: Herb Alpertussis

"A Taste of Honey" by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass was released in 1965 and won 'Record of the Year' at the Grammy Awards of 1966. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can be very dangerous for young children because it could cause them to stop breathing. It is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.

4. An itchy, blister-like rash on the skin caused by to much listening to the song "Wide Open Spaces".

Answer: Dixie Chickenpox

"Wide Open Spaces" by the country music group Dixie Chicks, now known as 'The Chicks', was released in 1997 and reached number one on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) chart. Chickenpox is a highly contagious childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. In most cases, once you get chickenpox you have a life-long immunity and will probably not catch it again.

5. A rare and deadly disease from Africa that causes severe bleeding and organ failure caused by too much listening to Ricky Martin albums.

Answer: Ebolavidaloca

"Livin' la Vida Loca" by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin was released in 1999 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Ebola is a deadly disease in people and nonhuman primates. The virus spreads through direct contact with body fluids. The disease was first discovered in Africa. About 50% of all who contract the disease die from it.

6. Intestinal, blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms caused by too much listening to "Silvia's Mother".

Answer: Dr. Hookworm

"Sylvia's Mother" by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show was released in 1972 and reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Hookworms are parasites that live in the small intestines and the eggs are passed on in the feces of an infected person or animal. The disease is usually found in areas where there is poor sanitation and hygiene.

7. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball caused by too much listening to the song "Another Brick In The Wall".

Answer: Pink Floyd Eye

"Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd was released in 1979 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is the inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection and is extremely contagious. It causes the eyes to become itchy and red.

8. A virus primarily transmitted by mosquitoes that have bitten someone who listens to the song "Gold Digger" over and over.

Answer: Kanye West Nile

"Gold Digger" by American rapper Kanye West was released in 2004 and won 'Best Rap Solo Performance' at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. West Nile is typically spread by mosquitoes that bite an infected animal or human and then transmit it to the next person or animal they bite.

9. When the immune system attacks the hair follicles causing hair loss from too much listening to the song "Reunited".

Answer: Alopeaches & Herb

"Reunited" by the R&B vocal duo Peaches & Herb was released in 1979 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Alopecia, or spot baldness, is a condition that causes the hair to fall out in patches. It can affect the scalp or any part of the body.

10. An invisible, odorless, and tasteless food poisoning caused by too much listening to old time female jazz singers.

Answer: Salmonellafitzgerald

Ella Jane Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer dubbed "The Queen Of Jazz'. Her hit songs include "Dream a Little Dream of Me", "Cheek to Cheek", "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall", and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)". Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. It normally comes from eating contaminated food.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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