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AC/DC Basics Trivia Quiz

Some info about AC/DC, easy for big fans of them.

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

Author
SayHeyJohnny

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
67,997

Updated
May 19 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
9473

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (11/15), Guest 174 (12/15), Guest 174 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. On what album would you find 'Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution'? Hint

Back in Black

Ballbreaker

For Those About to Rock

Highway to Hell

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which song contains the lyrics: 'But how was I to know that she'd been dealt with before'? Hint

Can I Sit Next to You Girl

The Jack

Little Lover

House of Jazz

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the main agent leading to Bon Scott's death, according to his death certificate? Hint

Heroin

Alcohol

Cocaine

Suge Knight

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Question 4 of 15

4. Finish the lyric: 'She told me to come, but I was ________
_____.'

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 15

5. What does 'AC-DC' stand for (in accordance with how they came up with the name)? Hint

Anti-Christian-Devil's Children

Bisexual pride

Alternating current-Direct current

nothing

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Question 6 of 15

6. What country are the Young brothers and Bon Scott from originally? Hint

Australia

New Zealand

England

Scotland

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which member of the band is known for wearing a school boy outfit at all live shows? Hint

Malcolm Young

Angus Young

Bon Scott

Brian Johnson

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the first album that featured the lead singing of Brian Johnson? Hint

Highway to Hell

Back in Black

For Those About to Rock

Powerage

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was the last studio album to feature the lead singing of Bon Scott? Hint

Back in Black

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

Powerage

Highway to Hell

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Question 10 of 15

10. What song does the band traditionally end each show with? Hint

Highway to Hell

It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)

For Those About to Rock

TNT

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Question 11 of 15

11. What album featured the hit song 'Hard as a Rock'? Hint

The Razor's Edge

Ballbreaker

Stiff Upper Lip

Back in Black

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was depicted on the cover of 'The Razor's Edge'? Hint

Angus Young

No one

Ronald Reagan

The entire band

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Question 13 of 15

13. On what album would you find the song 'Mistress for Christmas'? Hint

Fly on the Wall

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheep

Ballbreaker

The Razor's Edge

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who played rhythm guitar for AC/DC until 2014? Hint

Angus Young

Malcolm Young

Cliff Williams

Phil Rudd

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who is the older brother, Malcolm or Angus?

Answer: (One Word (Malcolm or Angus))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what album would you find 'Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution'?

Answer: Back in Black

It is the last song on this album.

2. Which song contains the lyrics: 'But how was I to know that she'd been dealt with before'?

Answer: The Jack

3. What was the main agent leading to Bon Scott's death, according to his death certificate?

Answer: Alcohol

He died while passed out on his back from drunkenness in the back seat of a car and suffocated from his own vomit.

4. Finish the lyric: 'She told me to come, but I was ________ _____.'

Answer: Already there

Nice {pun;} clever, if you ask me.

5. What does 'AC-DC' stand for (in accordance with how they came up with the name)?

Answer: Alternating current-Direct current

They are not gay, and they do not worship the devil. They got the name when they looked at a vacuum (or sewing machine, depending on which source you reference) and saw the electric port that labelled where the AC-DC converter goes (in other words, the cord to plug it in).

6. What country are the Young brothers and Bon Scott from originally?

Answer: Scotland

Although they gained their fame in Australia, they were born and raised as lads in Scotland.

7. Which member of the band is known for wearing a school boy outfit at all live shows?

Answer: Angus Young

Angus always wears his trademark school boy outfit as he plays the lead guitar in all concerts.

8. What was the first album that featured the lead singing of Brian Johnson?

Answer: Back in Black

He made his debut on the 1980 release 'Back in Black' which was dedicated to the memory of the late Bon Scott.

9. What was the last studio album to feature the lead singing of Bon Scott?

Answer: Highway to Hell

The 1979 'Highway to Hell' was Bon Scott's last work before he drank himself to death.

10. What song does the band traditionally end each show with?

Answer: For Those About to Rock

Ironically, they close with a song that sounds like it should be their opener. However, I have seen this done a couple times and it is quite impressive, as they bring cannons and confetti blowers out for a very grand finale.

11. What album featured the hit song 'Hard as a Rock'?

Answer: Ballbreaker

It was the lead single and first track on the 1995 album 'Ballbreaker'.

12. Who was depicted on the cover of 'The Razor's Edge'?

Answer: No one

Unlike many albums that portray Angus on the cover, this one doesn't picture anybody.

13. On what album would you find the song 'Mistress for Christmas'?

Answer: The Razor's Edge

It is the fifth track on the 1990 album 'The Razor's Edge'.

14. Who played rhythm guitar for AC/DC until 2014?

Answer: Malcolm Young

Malcolm Young retired in 2014 for health reasons.

15. Who is the older brother, Malcolm or Angus?

Answer: Malcolm

They also have another older brother, George, who had a popular band in the sixties and who helped them get started in the early seventies.

Source: Author SayHeyJohnny

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