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Alexander Rybak Trivia Quiz

A quiz about Alexander Rybak, a Norwegian singer who won Eurovision in 2009 and competed in 2018.

A multiple-choice quiz by LucarioGeorge2. Estimated time: 2 mins.

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LucarioGeorge2

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393,817

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Alexander Rybak born? Hint

23rd April 1993

24th November 1969

13th May 1986

17th February 1972

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2015 Alexander Rybak wrote his first book. What was the name of the book? Hint

Darlah

Appelsinpiken

Trolle og den Magiske Fela

Peer Gynt

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old was Rybak when he started to learn the violin? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the song that Alexander Rybak wrote for the 2015 Belarusian Eurofest/ Eurovision entry? Hint

Time

Fighter

Stand as One

Accent

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2009, Rybak won Eurovision. What was the name of the song he won with? Hint

Ice Breaker

Running Scared

Fairytale

A Monster Like Me

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Question 6 of 10

6. What genre of music is Rybak's Eurovision song: "Fairytale"? Hint

Rock

Pop

Folk

Hip-Hop

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Question 7 of 10

7. Alexander Rybak won Eurovision in 2009 but with how many points? Hint

387

162

292

446

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Question 8 of 10

8. What nickname do fans of Alexander and Eurovision give to him? Hint

Eurovision's Fairytale

The Prince of Eurovision

The King of Eurovision

Mr Eurovision

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Question 9 of 10

9. Alexander Rybak wrote a song called "Into a Fantasy". The song features in a Norwegian version of which film? Hint

Les Miserables

How to Train your Dragon

The Ash Lad - In the Hall of the Mountain King

Ragnarok

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Question 10 of 10

10. Alexander has written a song about a fan who used to send him up to 60 emails a day, go to every concert, and found out where he lived. What was the name of the song? Hint

Funny Little World

Oah

Leave Me Alone

Dare I Say

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Alexander Rybak born?

Answer: 13th May 1986

Alexander was born in Minsk, Belarus on 13th May 1986. He moved to Norway when he was five years old.

2. In 2015 Alexander Rybak wrote his first book. What was the name of the book?

Answer: Trolle og den Magiske Fela

The book is about a troll who finds a magic fiddle. Alexander also wrote some Norwegian music that accompanies the book and put it into an album that has the same name as the book.

3. How old was Rybak when he started to learn the violin?

Answer: 5

Alexander's parents taught him how to play the violin and the piano when he was five. His parents are both professional musicians .
Alexander had to choose between the violin and piano, about which one he wanted to play professionally. He still plays the piano but as a hobby - as well as the guitar!

4. What was the name of the song that Alexander Rybak wrote for the 2015 Belarusian Eurofest/ Eurovision entry?

Answer: Accent

Alexander wrote the song "Accent" for the group MILKI. Unfortunately this group and song failed to qualify for the Eurovision song contest.

5. In 2009, Rybak won Eurovision. What was the name of the song he won with?

Answer: Fairytale

He won with "Fairytale" which he wrote himself. He was inspired to write the song when he was on trip in Norway playing his violin in the streets and lodging in some of the valleys and islands.

6. What genre of music is Rybak's Eurovision song: "Fairytale"?

Answer: Folk

He wrote this song himself and when he performed it at Eurovision he enlisted the help of folk dancers from the Frikar Dance Company.

7. Alexander Rybak won Eurovision in 2009 but with how many points?

Answer: 387

Alexander won with 387 points. He beat the record of 292 which was set back in 2006 by Finland's Lordi.
Alexander was in front of Iceland's Yohanna by a whopping 162 points which, under the old voting system, is a world record!

8. What nickname do fans of Alexander and Eurovision give to him?

Answer: The King of Eurovision

Because Alexander set the world record under the old voting system of Eurovision he is known as the king of Eurovision. Alexander also has a lot to do with Eurovision, from playing at the intervals in 2012 and 2016, to then writing the song for Belarus in 2015, to then writing a review/rant about the 2016 Eurovision, to then participating in the 2018 Eurovision.
(Long may his love of Eurovision continue!)

9. Alexander Rybak wrote a song called "Into a Fantasy". The song features in a Norwegian version of which film?

Answer: How to Train your Dragon

Alexander wrote the song 'Into a Fantasy' for the end credits of the Norwegian version of 'How to Train your Dragon'. In this version he also voiced the voice of the main character 'Hiccup'.

10. Alexander has written a song about a fan who used to send him up to 60 emails a day, go to every concert, and found out where he lived. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Leave Me Alone

The fan was from Israel. How it started was that she showed up outside his flat in Norway with some medication for his Grandma. From there she would not leave him alone. It got so bad that the fan would contact Alexander's parents if Alexander didn't reply to any of her emails, or show up unexpectedly outside his flat. Alexander got so scared that he used to have to go and stay with friends outside of Oslo.
He really didn't want to get the police involved so thought that writing a song would work - It did!

Source: Author LucarioGeorge2

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