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Quiz about Nick Cave Biography
Quiz about Nick Cave Biography

Nick Cave Biography Trivia Quiz


All the questions are related to the life of the greatest artist of all time: Mr Nick Cave.

A multiple-choice quiz by carla7. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
carla7
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
273,012
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
245
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (6/10), Guest 77 (7/10), Guest 150 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Let's start at the beginning: what's Cave's birthday date? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Maybe you don't know but Cave studied in Art School. You can see an example of his art on the back of one of his albums. Which one? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In one of his lectures (which was recorded under the name "The Secret Life Of The Love Song/The Flesh Made Word"), Cave sheds some light on one of the people who truly influenced him and his lyrics. Who was that person?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. One book seems to have a strong influence in Cave's lyrics. Which one? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which was the first recording Cave released? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. One of the following people was not in the original line-up of the Bad Seeds. Who was it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Cave wrote a novel. What is the name of this novel? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Nick Cave was shortlisted for "Best Male Artist" MTV Music Awards. In what year was this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Apart from being a musician, Cave has also entered some movies. The most recent one was in 2002; what was it called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The song "People Ain't No Good" features in an animated movie. Which one? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 86: 6/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 77: 7/10
Oct 03 2024 : Guest 150: 8/10
Sep 27 2024 : Guest 78: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Let's start at the beginning: what's Cave's birthday date?

Answer: September 22, 1957

He was born on September 22 in Warracknabeal, Australia.
2. Maybe you don't know but Cave studied in Art School. You can see an example of his art on the back of one of his albums. Which one?

Answer: Prayers on Fire

It is in the back of the album "Prayers on Fire" by the Birthday Party.
Cave stated that he felt influenced by artists who chose religion as their main theme.
3. In one of his lectures (which was recorded under the name "The Secret Life Of The Love Song/The Flesh Made Word"), Cave sheds some light on one of the people who truly influenced him and his lyrics. Who was that person?

Answer: His father

Cave states that his father introduced him to literature (he was an English Literature teacher) and that his death was a turning point in his life.
4. One book seems to have a strong influence in Cave's lyrics. Which one?

Answer: Bible

Several lyrics have references to the Bible and God. His favourite part of the Bible is the Psalms.
5. Which was the first recording Cave released?

Answer: These Boots are Made for Walking

It was released in 1978.
6. One of the following people was not in the original line-up of the Bad Seeds. Who was it?

Answer: Tracy Pew

Tracy Pew played bass but only in one of the Australian Tours of the Bad Seeds in 1984.
7. Cave wrote a novel. What is the name of this novel?

Answer: And the Ass saw the Angel

"And the Ass saw the Angel" is correct; all others are names of songs and albums.
8. Nick Cave was shortlisted for "Best Male Artist" MTV Music Awards. In what year was this?

Answer: 1996

He declined the honour, stating that he did not want to compete with other people where Art was concerned.
"Thank you but no...no thank you".
9. Apart from being a musician, Cave has also entered some movies. The most recent one was in 2002; what was it called?

Answer: Jonas at the Ocean

He was in the others, too: "Johnny Suede" in '91; "Jonas at the Desert" in '94 and "Dandy" in '87.
10. The song "People Ain't No Good" features in an animated movie. Which one?

Answer: Shrek 2

It has also appeared in an episode of the "L Word".
Source: Author carla7

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