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Do you Love Me? - Nick Cave Trivia Quiz

I love Nick Cave. This quiz is about the man himself. I hope that you enjoy it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Tainted Angel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Tainted Angel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,539

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
547

Last 3 plays: Guest 87 (6/10), Guest 82 (2/10), Guest 86 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is Nick's middle name? Hint

Nicholas

Edward

Brett

Brent

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the band that Nick founded in high school with Mick Harvey? Hint

The Boys Next Door

The Bad Seeds

The Birthday Party

The Cave and Harvey Band

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many languages was Nick Cave's novel translated into?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of Nick Cave's eldest son? Hint

Jason

Luke

Mark

John

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was Nick Cave short listed for the "Best Male Artist" by MTV, an honour that he declined? Hint

1996

1995

1997

1982

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the duet he performed with P.J. Harvey? Hint

Henry Lee

Where the Wild Roses Grow

Little Bird

Wild Roses

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the movie that Nick Cave not only acted in but also composed music for and helped write? Hint

Dandy

Ghosts...of the Civil Dead

Johnny Suede

To Have and to Hold

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Question 8 of 10

8. We know that Nick has two brothers and one sister, but can you pick the correct names of his siblings? Hint

Peter, Julie and Frank

Jack, Michelle and Grant

Tim, Peter and Julie

Luke, Jack and Vivianne

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nick Cave is godparent to a child, but who are the child's parents? Hint

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise

Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence

Mina Carter and Jack North

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the cafe that Nick Cave was co-owner of? Hint

Portobello Cafe

London Cafe

Paris in London Cafe

The Cave Inn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is Nick's middle name?

Answer: Edward

Nicholas Edward Cave was born in Australia on 22nd September, 1957.

2. What was the name of the band that Nick founded in high school with Mick Harvey?

Answer: The Boys Next Door

"The Boys Next Door" became "The Birthday Party" in 1980. "These Boots Were Made For Walking" was the first single that "The Boys Next Door" produced.

3. How many languages was Nick Cave's novel translated into?

Answer: Ten

The book was published in 1989 and recieved rave reviews.

4. What is the name of Nick Cave's eldest son?

Answer: Luke

Luke was born in 1991 to Vivian Carneiro who he met and lived with in Brazil. It is said that Nick is very good with children and was thrilled to become a father.

5. In what year was Nick Cave short listed for the "Best Male Artist" by MTV, an honour that he declined?

Answer: 1996

He wrote a letter to MTV to say thank you for the thought but didn't believe in competing with other people where art was concerned.

6. What was the name of the duet he performed with P.J. Harvey?

Answer: Henry Lee

I love this song. It can be found on "Murder Ballads" which was released in 1996. It tells the tale of a woman murdering a man after he refuses her.

7. What was the name of the movie that Nick Cave not only acted in but also composed music for and helped write?

Answer: Ghosts...of the Civil Dead

This movie was realeased in 1988. It is set in a prison in the middle of the desert. It was directed by John Hillcoat. "Dandy", "Johnny Suede" and "To Have and to Hold" are among the other films that Nick has either acted in or composed for.

8. We know that Nick has two brothers and one sister, but can you pick the correct names of his siblings?

Answer: Tim, Peter and Julie

He has two older brothers Tim (1952) and Peter (1954). His sister Julie (1959) is younger. His parents are Dawn, a librarian and Colin an English teacher.

9. Nick Cave is godparent to a child, but who are the child's parents?

Answer: Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence

That was an easy one! He is godfather to Heavenly Hirani Tigerlilly. Nick and Michael were good friends.

10. What was the name of the cafe that Nick Cave was co-owner of?

Answer: Portobello Cafe

The "Portobello Cafe" was owned by Nick Cave and former "INXS" singer Michael Hutchence. It was closed after the death of Michael.

Source: Author Tainted Angel

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