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Random U2 Trivia Trivia Quiz

Over the years, U2 has created many interesting facts about its music, its members, and its tours. Let's see what you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joe788. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. U2 had a couple of names before they were called U2. Which one is real? Hint

The Fly

Grace

Blankcheck

Feedback

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Bono's real name? Hint

Paul Hewson

Phil Joanou

Dave Evans

Paul McGuinness

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Question 3 of 10

3. U2 was introduced every show during its "Popmart" tour with a recorded track with a song by a group called M. What was the song? Hint

M Factor

Pop Muzik

Mofo

Holy Joe

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Larry Mullen Jr. post his ad to begin a band when he was 15? Hint

Archbishop Molloy High School (Croke Park, Ireland)

Mount Temple Comprehensive School (Dublin, Ireland)

He never posted an ad

St. Columba's Church (Dublin, Ireland)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1986, U2 played six songs as part of "The Conspiracy of Hope" tour. What song did they NOT play? Hint

Sunday Bloody Sunday

Help

Pride

Out of Control

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mr. Macphisto and Mirrorball Man, two of Bono's alter egos from the ZooTV tour, are supposed to represent the devil.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What movie is the U2 single "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" from? Hint

Heat

Judge Dredd

Batman Forever

Se7en

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Question 8 of 10

8. Whta is the name for U2's campaign to destroy poverty? Hint

Live 8

Burma Campaign

One Campaign

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Question 9 of 10

9. What milestone number episode of "The Simpsons" did U2 appear on with Steve Martin? Hint

100th

200th

300th

150th

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bono slipped during a concert once and dislocated his shoulder.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. U2 had a couple of names before they were called U2. Which one is real?

Answer: Feedback

They were called Feedback, then The Hype before they settled on U2. "The Fly" and "Grace" are U2 songs from "Achtung Baby" and "All That You Can't Leave Behind." I made up Blankcheck.

2. What is Bono's real name?

Answer: Paul Hewson

Dave Evans is the Edge's real name. Phil Joanou is the director of U2's music video for "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own". Paul McGuinness is U2's manager.

3. U2 was introduced every show during its "Popmart" tour with a recorded track with a song by a group called M. What was the song?

Answer: Pop Muzik

U2 was ushered through the crowd while "Pop Muzik" played. When they got onstage, they would play "Mofo" to start the concert while Bono jumped around like a boxer.

4. Where did Larry Mullen Jr. post his ad to begin a band when he was 15?

Answer: Mount Temple Comprehensive School (Dublin, Ireland)

Larry Mullen Jr. is the drummer and creator of U2. St. Columba's is a college and Archbishop Molloy is where I go to high school in New York City.

5. In 1986, U2 played six songs as part of "The Conspiracy of Hope" tour. What song did they NOT play?

Answer: Out of Control

"The Conspiracy of Hope" tour was a part of Amenesty International, an organization to protect human rights.

6. Mr. Macphisto and Mirrorball Man, two of Bono's alter egos from the ZooTV tour, are supposed to represent the devil.

Answer: False

Only Mr. Macphisto represents the devil. Mirrorball Man was an aging Southern preacher rock star who performed "Desire" and "Ultraviolet". Mr. Macphisto sang "Daddy's Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car" and "Lemon".

7. What movie is the U2 single "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" from?

Answer: Batman Forever

The Edge also performed the theme song for "The Batman" cartoon show on The WB.

8. Whta is the name for U2's campaign to destroy poverty?

Answer: One Campaign

U2 has been using its "Vertigo" tour to help gain support for its good cause to wipe out poverty. The song "One" has become a tool to help them with their campaign.

9. What milestone number episode of "The Simpsons" did U2 appear on with Steve Martin?

Answer: 200th

The episode was called "Trash of the Titans". Homer interrupted a U2 concert to help his run for Sanitation Commissioner.

10. Bono slipped during a concert once and dislocated his shoulder.

Answer: True

Even though he broke his shoulder, Bono finished the concert before going to get it set. I hope you enjoyed my quiz.

Source: Author Joe788

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