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My daughter always says "I'm joking!", to which I respond "Who is Joe King?". This quiz will cover people named Jo or Joe who are associated with the word king.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cal_Jr. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Cal_Jr

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,892

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
458

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hi! My name is Joe King. I play guitar and have written several popular songs, such as "How to Save a Life" and "Over My Head (Cable Car)". What band am I in? Hint

Coldplay

Fountains of Wayne

The Killers

The Fray

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Question 2 of 10

2. Hi! Part of my name is Joe King, but there is a third name which goes with it. I am a musician who has been playing "TexMex rock and roll" since the late '70s. What is my last name? Hint

Johnson

Carrasco

Caballo

Jackson

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Question 3 of 10

3. My name is Joseph, and I am a king. Before I became King in 1750, I was the Prince of Brazil. Which country did I rule? Hint

Portugal

Morocco

Spain

Brazil

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which rapper wrote a song called "King of NY"? Hint

Fat Joe

K-Ci and JoJo

Joe Budden

Bronx Joe

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hello! My name is Joe King! I am an artist and have won several awards for my work. What types of things do I draw? Hint

Artist for Marvel Comics

Movie posters

Caricatures

Editorial comics

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Question 6 of 10

6. Author Joe Hill is the son of what famous author?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Joe Strummer was the lead man for the legendary punk band The Clash. In 1989, he released a solo album called "Earthquake Weather" which featured the song "King of the _____________". Hint

Anarchists

Bayou

Road

Night Time World

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Joseph: King of Dreams" was an animated film released in 2000 by DreamWorks. Who supplied the voice of Joseph? Hint

Ben Affleck

Tom Hanks

Matt Damon

Brad Pitt

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Irish actress played Lady Rochford in the Showtime series "The Tudors". Hint

Josephine King

JoJo King

Jolie King

Joanne King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Joseph King Fenno Mansfield fought in the civil war and was killed in the Battle of Antietam. He was posthumously promoted to Major General. What branch of service was he in? Hint

Army

Marine Corps

Navy

Army Air Corps

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hi! My name is Joe King. I play guitar and have written several popular songs, such as "How to Save a Life" and "Over My Head (Cable Car)". What band am I in?

Answer: The Fray

He also sings lead vocals on some tracks. Their eponymous debut album was released in 2005 and went platinum.

2. Hi! Part of my name is Joe King, but there is a third name which goes with it. I am a musician who has been playing "TexMex rock and roll" since the late '70s. What is my last name?

Answer: Carrasco

Joe King Carrasco wears an imperial crown and cape. His 1982 release "Synapse Gap" featured background vocals by Michael Jackson.

3. My name is Joseph, and I am a king. Before I became King in 1750, I was the Prince of Brazil. Which country did I rule?

Answer: Portugal

His subjects referred to him as King Jose. He became claustrophobic after an earthquake struck Lisbon in 1755.

4. Which rapper wrote a song called "King of NY"?

Answer: Fat Joe

The song was on his 2001 release "Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E)". Fat Joe was Born Joseph Cartegena in the Bronx. His acting credits include "Empire", "Scary Movie 3" and "Happy Feet".

5. Hello! My name is Joe King! I am an artist and have won several awards for my work. What types of things do I draw?

Answer: Editorial comics

He is a member of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. he started out in designing video games for Mattel, then worked for the government as a software engineer for the SR-71 Blackbird.

6. Author Joe Hill is the son of what famous author?

Answer: Stephen King

His full name is Joseph Hillstrom King. He shortened his name so his work would not be compared with his fathers and would stand on its own merit. It should come as no surprise that he writes science fiction and horror novels, as well as comic books.

7. Joe Strummer was the lead man for the legendary punk band The Clash. In 1989, he released a solo album called "Earthquake Weather" which featured the song "King of the _____________".

Answer: Bayou

His real name was John Graham Mellor. He died from a congenital heart defect in December 2002.

8. "Joseph: King of Dreams" was an animated film released in 2000 by DreamWorks. Who supplied the voice of Joseph?

Answer: Ben Affleck

The movie chronicles the biblical story of Joseph whose dreams foretold the future. His brothers are incensed with jealousy and sell him to desert traders. The film also featured the voices of Dan Castellaneta ("The Simpsons"), Judith Light ("Who's the Boss") and Mark Hamill ("Star Wars").

9. This Irish actress played Lady Rochford in the Showtime series "The Tudors".

Answer: Joanne King

She has had several roles on British TV shows, such as "Casualty", "Shameless" and "Trial and Retribution". She has also worked in the theatre, playing Ophelia in "Hamlet" and Hermia in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

10. Joseph King Fenno Mansfield fought in the civil war and was killed in the Battle of Antietam. He was posthumously promoted to Major General. What branch of service was he in?

Answer: Army

He entered West Point at the age of 13, and graduated five years later. At the time of his death, he was the commander of XII Corps.

Source: Author Cal_Jr

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