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This quiz is about Little Richard. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,885

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
639

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 174 (8/10).

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1. What is Little Richard's real name? Hint

Wallace Richard Benton

Richard Joseph Norton

Michael Richard Johnson

Richard Wayne Penniman

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2. How many children did his parents have? Hint

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3. Is this statement true or false? Little Richard was a minister?

Answer: (True or False ... T or F)

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4. What year was Little Richard inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Hint

1988

1986

1983

1978

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5. Finish this Little Richard quote, 'Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the ___'?

Answer: (One Word ... now think a little bit)

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6. Which of these shows was he NOT in? Hint

'Martin'

he has appeared in all of these.

'Baywatch'

'Full House'

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7. In what year was he born? Hint

1934

1930

1928

1932

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8. This phrase is from what Little Richard song, 'Wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom'? Hint

'Good Golly Miss Molly'

'Ready Teddy'

'Lucille'

'Tutti Fruitti'

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9. The movie 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills' made which song of his hit the charts? Hint

'Rip It Up'

'Great Gosh a Mighty'

'Long Tall Sally'

'Keep a Knockin'

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10. Where is he originally from? Hint

Georgia

Alabama

Louisiana

Kentucky

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Little Richard's real name?

Answer: Richard Wayne Penniman

2. How many children did his parents have?

Answer: 12

3. Is this statement true or false? Little Richard was a minister?

Answer: True

In 1957, in the midst of a sold-out tour, Richard quit rock 'n' roll, after a plane scare, to become a preacher in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, went back to singing, then in 1976 Little Richard returned to the ministry, and by 1979 had recorded 'God's Beautiful City' for World Records, and had become a full-time evangelist.

4. What year was Little Richard inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1986

5. Finish this Little Richard quote, 'Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the ___'?

Answer: Queen

6. Which of these shows was he NOT in?

Answer: he has appeared in all of these.

He played an exterminator in 'Martin', 'Maurice' in an episode of 'Baywatch' and he played himself in 'Full House' in an episode titled 'Too Little Richard Too Late.'

7. In what year was he born?

Answer: 1932

He was born on December 5, 1932.

8. This phrase is from what Little Richard song, 'Wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom'?

Answer: 'Tutti Fruitti'

I never could follow along with him when he does this!

9. The movie 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills' made which song of his hit the charts?

Answer: 'Great Gosh a Mighty'

In 1985, Richard scored rave reviews for his memorable appearance in 1985 boxoffice smash 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills,' a film which also launched his hit single, 'Great Gosh A Mighty.'

10. Where is he originally from?

Answer: Georgia

He is originally from Macon, Georgia.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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