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Elvis Presley Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of Elvis and see if you are a true fan or not.

A multiple-choice quiz by wgl2424. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
wgl2424

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4962

Last 3 plays: Guest 87 (4/10), Guest 97 (8/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Elvis' full name?

Answer: ( Three Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are the names of Elvis' parents? Hint

Vernon and Gladys

Ernie and Viola

Vince and Hazel

Elvis and Wilma

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was Elvis Born? Hint

January 8th, 1935

May 8th, 1935

January 8th, 1934

May 8th, 1934

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was Elvis Born? Hint

Memphis, Tennessee

Tupelo, Mississippi

Shreveport, Louisiana

Fort Hood, Texas

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was his first movie? Hint

Follow that Dream

Viva Las Vegas

Girls! Girls! Girls!

Love Me Tender

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Question 6 of 10

6. In America alone, how many different Albums and singles have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA? Hint

119

131

154

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1956, Elvis made his network television debut on what show? Hint

Milton Berle Show

Ed Sullivan Show

Steve Allen Show

Stage Show

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who said: 'I wanted to say to Elvis Presley and the country that this is a real decent, fine boy'? Hint

Ed Sullivan

President Jimmy Carter

Frank Sinatra

Dick Clark

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the early 1960s, Elvis had a dog and a pet _______ ? Hint

lizard

cat

chimpanzee

chipmunk

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Question 10 of 10

10. Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips is credited with being the first to play an Elvis record on the radio. What was the name of Dewey's show? Hint

Dewey's Memphis Hits

Memphis Music Train

Tops in Pops

Red, Hot, and Blue

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 21 2024 : Guest 87: 4/10
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 97: 8/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Nov 28 2024 : Upstart3: 5/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 137: 5/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 120: 8/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 91: 9/10
Nov 01 2024 : Guest 173: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Elvis' full name?

Answer: Elvis Aron Presley

He had a twin brother, Jesse Garon, who was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child.

2. What are the names of Elvis' parents?

Answer: Vernon and Gladys

They got married in June of 1933.

3. When was Elvis Born?

Answer: January 8th, 1935

Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16th, 1977.

4. Where was Elvis Born?

Answer: Tupelo, Mississippi

He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948,

5. What was his first movie?

Answer: Love Me Tender

November 16th, 1956: 'Love Me Tender' premiered at the Paramount Theater in New York City.

6. In America alone, how many different Albums and singles have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA?

Answer: 131

It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history.

7. In 1956, Elvis made his network television debut on what show?

Answer: Stage Show

He appeared on the' Stage Show' on 6 separate occasions.

8. Who said: 'I wanted to say to Elvis Presley and the country that this is a real decent, fine boy'?

Answer: Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan had once said he would never have the controversial singer on his top-rated show, but that was before the week that his appearance on Steve Allen had surpassed Sullivan's ratings. Sullivan paid Elvis {$50,000} to make three appearances on his show.

9. In the early 1960s, Elvis had a dog and a pet _______ ?

Answer: chimpanzee

He had a reputation for drinking booze and accosting women.

10. Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips is credited with being the first to play an Elvis record on the radio. What was the name of Dewey's show?

Answer: Red, Hot, and Blue

It was Elvis's first record, 'That's all right'.

Source: Author wgl2424

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