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4 Franz Ferdinand quizzes and 40 Franz Ferdinand trivia questions.
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  Indie band Franz Ferdinand    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about hugely successful indie band Franz Ferdinand. It will test your knowledge of their songs, albums and the band's background. Good luck, and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, sarah18791, Apr 13 06
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  The Ultimate Franz Ferdinand Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand.
Average, 10 Qns, elizabethmc, Apr 24 08
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  Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers    
Multiple Choice
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This is a quiz on Franz Ferdinand, my favorite band.
Average, 10 Qns, Vance9991, May 28 06
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  Multiple Choice Quiz about Franz Ferdinand    
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Hey, a quiz on the Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand for you all to enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, JackCannery, Aug 12 06
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trivia question Quick Question
The band is named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Which year was he assassinated?

From Quiz "Franz Ferdinand"





Franz Ferdinand Trivia Questions
1. Who is Franz Ferdinand named after?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: The Duke Of Austria

Franz Ferdinand's death sparked WWI. Franz died after the Black Hand Gang shot him.

2. What is the name of Franz Ferdinand's first CD?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers

Answer: It is self-titled

"You Could Have It So Much Better" is their second CD, "The Fallen" is on their second CD, and "You're Mom" was totally random.

3. Complete these lyrics: "I say don't you know, you say you don't know, I say...?"

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Take Me Out

Taken from their excellent debut, the self titled 'Franz Ferdinand'. This became Franz's first big hit, but it failed to reach number one, it only got to number two!

4. Who is the lead vocalist for the band Franz Ferdinand?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Alexander Kapranos

Alex is the lead vocalist, Paul is the percussionist, Nick is on guitar and sings backing vocals and Robert is on bass guitar.

5. Where are Franz based?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Glasgow

Glasgow, a Scottish city, was known as the second city of the British Empire.

6. In the song "L. Wells", what does "L" stand for?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers

Answer: Lindsay

The song goes, "Oh Lindsay Wells, How I wish that I could be as good as you, hmm."

7. Which song contains the lyrics 'As I glanced once upon the foam...?'

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: 40 ft

One of my favourite Franz songs, '40ft' is also taken from their debut, and was a b-side for 'Dark of the Matinee.'

8. What year did the band's self-titled album win the Mercury Music Prize?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: 2004

The self-titled first album debuted at number three on the British charts. Other famous bands to win the presitgious award are Anthony and the Johnsons, Dizzie Rascal, Ms. Dynamite and PJ Harvey.

9. Which famous radio DJ is mentioned in 'Dark of the Matinee?'

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Terry Wogan

"So I'm on BBC2 now, telling Terry Wogan how I made it" is the full lyric. 'Dark of the Matinee' was released in April 2004.

10. What does Paul Thomson play?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Drums

Paul had originally wanted to play the guitar but Nick McCarthy had already filled that hole. Paul had already played with Yummy Fur.

11. What year did the band meet?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers

Answer: 2001

They met in 2001 in Glasgow, Scotland.

12. Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy... who's missing?

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Paul Thomson

Alex provides lead vocal and guitar, Bob is the bassist, Nick sings additional vocals and also plays guitar, and Paul is the drummer. Together they make Franz Ferdinand!

13. What is the name of Franz Ferdinand's debut album?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Franz Ferdinand

'40 Feet Remain' is a line from the song '40 Feet'. 'Words So Leisured' is a line from 'Darts of Pleasure. 'Look What You've Done Boy' is a line from 'Auf Achse'.

14. The song "Take Me Out" came what in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: First

"Take Me Out" also reached number three on the UK chart and 66th on Billboard 100.

15. 'Its always better on holiday', what song is this from?

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Jacqueline

The opening track on their debut album. Bob Hardy provides that excellent bass riff!

16. According to a Franz Ferdinand song, where is it always better?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: On Holiday

'It's always better on holiday' is a line from 'Jaqueline', which is the first song on their first album.

17. The cover of "You Could Have It So Much Better" was influenced by whom?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Lilya Brik

Lilya Brik was a Russian Jew. Lilya was born in 1891 and died in 1978. Lilya could speak both German and French fluently. Lilya married Osip Brik.

18. Who plays bass in the band?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers

Answer: Bob

I can only tell that Bob plays bass so not to give away another answer.

19. 'This is what I am, I am a man' is a line from which Franz Ferdinand song?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Michael

It is from 'Michael', which was released on 16th August 2004. 'This is what I am, I am a man So come and dance with me, Michael'

20. What song is used as the theme for "Any Given Sunday"?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Take Me Out

"Any Given Sunday" is an Australian sport show about AFL. The panel consists of Gary Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman.

21. Complete this lyric: 'Here we are at the transmission party, I love your friends they're...?'

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: all so arty

Taken from the first single off the album, 'Do You Want To'.

22. Which famous singer said Franz is his favourite band?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Kanye West

Kanye described the band as a white crunk sound. He feels the white crunk feel has influenced his work as is best shown in his song "Diamonds from Seirra Leone". Kanye made these claims at MTV Europe Music Awards.

23. Franz Ferdinand beat bands such as Keane, The Streets and Snow Patrol to win what?

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Mercury Album of the Year 2004

Well deserved as well!

24. Which three colours would you associate the group Franz Ferdinand with?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Black, orange and cream

The cover of their album and most of their singles are black, orange and cream.

25. What was "Elenor Put Those Boots On" highest placing in the UK charts

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: 30th

The single had two B-sides which were: "Wine in the Afternoon" and "Ghost in a Ditch".

26. 'Take Me Out' reached number 3 on the charts in the UK when it was released. What chart position did it reach on the US Billboard Hot 100?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: 66

It only reached 66 in the USA! In Australia it reached number 26.

27. Finally, a lyrics question. "You're the latest adventure, You're an emotional avenger". What song is this from?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Darts of Pleasure

"Darts Of Pleasure" was the first ever single by the band and also the one that featured on the UK charts at number 44.

28. Finally, who is the band named after?

From Quiz Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers

Answer: Archduke Franz Ferdinand

He was assassinated, which led up to WW1.

29. And finally, which now very successful British band were once one of Franz Ferdinand's support acts?

From Quiz Indie band Franz Ferdinand

Answer: Kaiser Chiefs

Hard to believe I know! Kaiser Chiefs' debut "Employment", was one of the most successful albums of 2005.

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