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Elvis Trivia Quiz

This is a simple quiz about one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century, Elvis.

A multiple-choice quiz by Uga76. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Uga76

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,149

Updated
Nov 16 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
6560

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 184 (9/10), Guest 97 (7/10), Guest 47 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Elvis had a twin brother who was stillborn.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did the Presley family spell Elvis' name on his tombstone? Hint

Aaron Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley

Aron Elvis Presley

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Question 3 of 10

3. Elvis was born on January 8, 1935. What time was he born? Hint

12:35 PM

12:00 P.M.

4:35 A.M.

11:00 A.M.

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which city did Elvis die? Hint

Atlanta, Georgia

Sacramento, California

Las Vagas, Nevada

Memphis, Tennessee

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Elvis' first number one hit in the United States? Hint

Hound Dog

Blue Hawaii

Jail House Rock

Heartbreak Hotel

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Elvis' rendition of "Hound Dog" ever make it to number one on the charts in the United States?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Elvis born? Hint

Waycross, Georgia

Memphis, Tennessee

Tupelo, Mississippi

Little Rock, Arkansas

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Question 8 of 10

8. What city is Graceland located? Hint

Memphis, Tennessee

Knoxsville, Tennessee

Tupelo, Mississippi

Nashville, Tennessee

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the high school where Elvis graduated? Hint

Memphis Central High School

Tupelo High School

Marshall High School

L. C. Humes High School

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Question 10 of 10

10. What branch of the service did Elvis join in 1958? Hint

Coast Guard

Marines

Army

Air Force

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Elvis had a twin brother who was stillborn.

Answer: True

His name was Jesse Garon Presley.

2. How did the Presley family spell Elvis' name on his tombstone?

Answer: Elvis Aaron Presley

The correct spelling on both Elvis' birth certificate and tombstone is Elvis Aaron Presley; however, Elvis did spell his middle name "Aron." His father had them spell Elvis' middle name Aaron on his tombstone because Elvis preferred the traditional spelling of Aaron.

3. Elvis was born on January 8, 1935. What time was he born?

Answer: 4:35 A.M.

Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 at 4:35 A.M. in a small house in Tupelo, Mississippi.

4. In which city did Elvis die?

Answer: Memphis, Tennessee

Elvis died of a heart attack while at his home in Graceland, on August 16, 1977.

5. What was Elvis' first number one hit in the United States?

Answer: Heartbreak Hotel

Elvis first number one hit, in the United States, was in 1956 with "Hearbreak Hotel". The song held the number one spot on the charts for eight weeks.

6. Did Elvis' rendition of "Hound Dog" ever make it to number one on the charts in the United States?

Answer: Yes

The song "Hound Dog" was first recorded by Big Mama Thornton in 1953 and Elvis recorded the song in 1956. On August 8, 1956, Elvis' rendition of "Hound Dog" made it to number one on the United States charts. In fact, it stayed at number one for eleven weeks and by 1958 it exceeded over three million copies sold in the United States.

7. Where was Elvis born?

Answer: Tupelo, Mississippi

In 1935, Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was raised as an only child because his twin, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn.

8. What city is Graceland located?

Answer: Memphis, Tennessee

Graceland is located in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis, whose parents moved to Memphis in 1948, bought Graceland in 1957. Graceland was named after Grace Toof, a lady whose family owned the property for nearly 100 years. The mansion was built by Grace's niece, who inherited the propery in the 1940s.

9. What was the name of the high school where Elvis graduated?

Answer: L. C. Humes High School

In 1953, Elvis graduated from L. C. Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

10. What branch of the service did Elvis join in 1958?

Answer: Army

In March 1958, Elvis was inducted into the United States Army. History shows that his serial number was 53310761. He attended boot camp at Fort Hood, Texas, and was later stationed in Germany.

Source: Author Uga76

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