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Quiz about The Toughest Whitney Houston Trivia
Quiz about The Toughest Whitney Houston Trivia

The Toughest Whitney Houston Trivia Quiz


Test how much you know about the greatest singer of all time, Whitney Houston. I dare you to try and get them all right.

A multiple-choice quiz by 1GinuwineDiva. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
28,423
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
8 / 20
Plays
1761
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Question 1 of 20
1. On what day was Whitney Houston born and introduced into the world? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Whitney's first musical experience first came from her church in which she was active in the choir, what was the name of the church? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. As a part of the choir, Whitney was given her first solo song to sing. She remembers, staring at the clock in the back of the Church, with her hands behind her back, trembling, as the whole church looked on. What was the name of the song she sang? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Before Whitney graced the world with her voice, she graced the cover's as a model of what magazine at the age of 16? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Whitney didn't always want to be a singer. When at age 9, Whitney was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, what was it? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Whitney loves animals. Which of the following is NOT one of her three pet's names? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Whitney paid an estimated 12 million dollars for her estate in New Jersey, in which city in New Jersey does it sit on? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Whitney's first debut record was released on Valentine's Day 1985. On what popular show did manager Clive Davis announce Whitney to the world on? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Whitney first met her, now, personal assitant, and lifelong friend, Robyn Crawford at which of the following? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Like many other celebrities, Whitney has had her share of crazed fans. After starring in the leading role in the smash hit, 'The Bodyguard,' alongside co-star Kevin Costner, Whitney like her character in the film, Rachel Marron, was also being stalked in real life. What was the man who stalked Whitney for almost a year? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Although, the above man was one of the stalkers that scared Whitney the most; Their have been many crazed fans along the way. Ones that love you so much they hate you. All in all how many stalkers has Whitney been plagued by? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. In Whitney's time spent in the music industry she has won the respect of fans and many of her peers. She has broke many records and became in such a short time...a living legend. Her attributes are many, but how many Emmy's has Whitney won? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. What was the name of the mayor who presented Whitney with the key to the city of her hometown, Newark, New Jersey? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. In Whitney's first film, 'The Bodyguard,' she proved her adversity to everyone worldwide. 'The Bodyguard,' went on to become the biggest international film in Warner Bros. history. How much did the movie gross? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Whitney has always felt a need to give back to the country that has blessed her with the fullfillment of lifelong dreams. In what year did she establish the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Because of her humanitarian efforts toward the benefit of children, what city named a clinic after Whitney? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Which of the following games would you NOT find Whitney playing while on the road? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What is Whitney's half brother's name? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Before her marriage, Whitney was linked to a number of men, which of the following was she NOT linked to at any point? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Where did Whitney first meet her now, husband, Bobby Brown? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On what day was Whitney Houston born and introduced into the world?

Answer: August 9, 1963

2. Whitney's first musical experience first came from her church in which she was active in the choir, what was the name of the church?

Answer: Newark New Hope Baptist Church

Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, served as the choir's director.
3. As a part of the choir, Whitney was given her first solo song to sing. She remembers, staring at the clock in the back of the Church, with her hands behind her back, trembling, as the whole church looked on. What was the name of the song she sang?

Answer: Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

Whitney was only 12 when she stood before her church and sang. She praises that day as the day she discovered that she wanted to sing. She recalls, looking around the church after the song was over, and everyone was clapping and everyone was smiling, and some she recalls, even were crying.

She thought to herself, if this is what I can do, with what God gave me, Then I want to do it. I want to sing.
4. Before Whitney graced the world with her voice, she graced the cover's as a model of what magazine at the age of 16?

Answer: Seventeen

Whitney was first offered a record deal at the age of 17, by MCA records. However, her parents, Cissy and John Houston, would not allow Whitney to sign until after she graduated from high school.
5. Whitney didn't always want to be a singer. When at age 9, Whitney was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, what was it?

Answer: Veterinarian

Whitney has always loved animals and still does!
6. Whitney loves animals. Which of the following is NOT one of her three pet's names?

Answer: Sylvester

Whitney once put up a {$3,000} doghouse in the back of her estate for her two dogs, Eithel and Lucy. They ate up the roof of the dog house the next day.
7. Whitney paid an estimated 12 million dollars for her estate in New Jersey, in which city in New Jersey does it sit on?

Answer: Mendham

Whitney's estate feature's a full size basketball court, an olympic sized in ground swimming pool, with her initials engraved in the bottom. It has it's own recording studio, placed in the basement. Circular {rooms;} and is guarded better than Fort Knotts.

The perimeter of her estate is guarded with armed guards, and it has been said that you must get through 5 designed check points before you can even see the estate.
8. Whitney's first debut record was released on Valentine's Day 1985. On what popular show did manager Clive Davis announce Whitney to the world on?

Answer: The Merv Griffith Show

Where it all started.
9. Whitney first met her, now, personal assitant, and lifelong friend, Robyn Crawford at which of the following?

Answer: A camp where they were both counselors

It has been rumored that the two are more than just friends, that perhaps they have had a more intimate homosexual relationship. Both parties strongly deny the accusations.
10. Like many other celebrities, Whitney has had her share of crazed fans. After starring in the leading role in the smash hit, 'The Bodyguard,' alongside co-star Kevin Costner, Whitney like her character in the film, Rachel Marron, was also being stalked in real life. What was the man who stalked Whitney for almost a year?

Answer: Steve Marriot

Steve Marriot claimed to be Whitney's 'Soul brother.' He would phone her office at her management company, sometimes even making collect calls, expressing his undying love for her. When the police arrested Marriot they found he was living in a mover's truck with an arsenal of weapons including- 2 rifles, a pistol, a shotgun, knives, and a crossbow. Two fierce looking pitbull terriers greeted police when they arrived.
11. Although, the above man was one of the stalkers that scared Whitney the {most;} Their have been many crazed fans along the way. Ones that love you so much they hate you. All in all how many stalkers has Whitney been plagued by?

Answer: 20

Scary huh?
12. In Whitney's time spent in the music industry she has won the respect of fans and many of her peers. She has broke many records and became in such a short time...a living legend. Her attributes are many, but how many Emmy's has Whitney won?

Answer: 2

Not stopping there however, Whitney has recieved as of 2000: 5 Grammy Awards, 19 American Music Awards, 5 People's Choice Award's, and 16 Billboard Music Awards, and that's just to name a few.
13. What was the name of the mayor who presented Whitney with the key to the city of her hometown, Newark, New Jersey?

Answer: Kenneth Gibson

Also given to her was an artificial bouquet of flowers and a card that read: 'Whitney Houston, your voice is as beautiful as a Monet Painting. You have reached for the stars and now you hold them in your hands. I know we will have the pleasure of hearing your outstanding singing for years to come. Thus, I give you flowers which will last throughout those years.'
14. In Whitney's first film, 'The Bodyguard,' she proved her adversity to everyone worldwide. 'The Bodyguard,' went on to become the biggest international film in Warner Bros. history. How much did the movie gross?

Answer: 400 million dollars

15. Whitney has always felt a need to give back to the country that has blessed her with the fullfillment of lifelong dreams. In what year did she establish the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children?

Answer: 1989

The Whitney Houston Foundation for Children is a non-profit organization. It promotes a positive self-image and provides opportunities for children to grow and learn in supportive environments. The foundation benifits the homeless, children with AIDS, children's literacy, and the prevention of child abuse.
16. Because of her humanitarian efforts toward the benefit of children, what city named a clinic after Whitney?

Answer: Boston

The National Birth Defect Center in Boston named their Hearing and Language Disorder Clinic the: Whitney Houston Hearing and Language Disorder Clinic.
17. Which of the following games would you NOT find Whitney playing while on the road?

Answer: Monopoly

18. What is Whitney's half brother's name?

Answer: Gary

Micheal is her real Brother's name. Gary Garland is her half brother.You can sometimes see Gary singing back-up for Whitney at special venues.
19. Before her marriage, Whitney was linked to a number of men, which of the following was she NOT linked to at any point?

Answer: Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders and Whitney are just friends! Eddie, Arsenio, and Randall were all love interests at some point during Whitney's career.
20. Where did Whitney first meet her now, husband, Bobby Brown?

Answer: The Soul Train Awards

Whitney and Bobby were seated next to each other during the ceremony. Bobby would lean over to talk to Ronnie Devoe seated on the opposite side of Whitney. In doing this, he would accidently elbow Whitney everytime he turned to speak. Whitney finally got fed up and gave Bobby an earful.

It wasn't exactly love at first sight! However they met again at a party and Bobby worked up the nerve to walk over and apologize for what had happened at the award show and the rest is history!
Source: Author 1GinuwineDiva

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