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Franz Ferdinand Multiple Choice Quiz | Music

Hey, a quiz on the Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand for you all to enjoy!

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

Author
JackCannery

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
235,849

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
433

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is Franz Ferdinand named after? Hint

Duke Of France

The Duke Of Austria

Archbishop of Spain

Archbishop of Turkey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where are Franz based? Hint

Dublin

Edinburgh

Glasgow

London

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year did the band's self-titled album win the Mercury Music Prize? Hint

2002

2003

2004

2005

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Paul Thomson play? Hint

Lead Vocals

Bass

Drums

Guitar

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Question 5 of 10

5. The song "Take Me Out" came what in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100? Hint

One Hundreth

Ninth

Fifty Sixth

First

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Question 6 of 10

6. The cover of "You Could Have It So Much Better" was influenced by whom? Hint

Maddie Brakson

Joaline Bruk

Cassandra Brok

Lilya Brik

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song is used as the theme for "Any Given Sunday"? Hint

Michael

Take Me Out

Evil And A Heathen

This Fire

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which famous singer said Franz is his favourite band? Hint

Kanye West

Josh Pyke

Ben Folds

Weird Al Yankovic

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was "Elenor Put Those Boots On" highest placing in the UK charts Hint

29th

15th

33rd

30th

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, a lyrics question. "You're the latest adventure, You're an emotional avenger". What song is this from? Hint

Evil

40 ft

Darts of Pleasure

Van Tango

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is Franz Ferdinand named after?

Answer: The Duke Of Austria

Franz Ferdinand's death sparked WWI. Franz died after the Black Hand Gang shot him.

2. Where are Franz based?

Answer: Glasgow

Glasgow, a Scottish city, was known as the second city of the British Empire.

3. What year did the band's self-titled album win the Mercury Music Prize?

Answer: 2004

The self-titled first album debuted at number three on the British charts. Other famous bands to win the presitgious award are Anthony and the Johnsons, Dizzie Rascal, Ms. Dynamite and PJ Harvey.

4. What does Paul Thomson play?

Answer: Drums

Paul had originally wanted to play the guitar but Nick McCarthy had already filled that hole. Paul had already played with Yummy Fur.

5. The song "Take Me Out" came what in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100?

Answer: First

"Take Me Out" also reached number three on the UK chart and 66th on Billboard 100.

6. The cover of "You Could Have It So Much Better" was influenced by whom?

Answer: Lilya Brik

Lilya Brik was a Russian Jew. Lilya was born in 1891 and died in 1978. Lilya could speak both German and French fluently. Lilya married Osip Brik.

7. What song is used as the theme for "Any Given Sunday"?

Answer: Take Me Out

"Any Given Sunday" is an Australian sport show about AFL. The panel consists of Gary Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman.

8. Which famous singer said Franz is his favourite band?

Answer: Kanye West

Kanye described the band as a white crunk sound. He feels the white crunk feel has influenced his work as is best shown in his song "Diamonds from Seirra Leone". Kanye made these claims at MTV Europe Music Awards.

9. What was "Elenor Put Those Boots On" highest placing in the UK charts

Answer: 30th

The single had two B-sides which were: "Wine in the Afternoon" and "Ghost in a Ditch".

10. Finally, a lyrics question. "You're the latest adventure, You're an emotional avenger". What song is this from?

Answer: Darts of Pleasure

"Darts Of Pleasure" was the first ever single by the band and also the one that featured on the UK charts at number 44.

Source: Author JackCannery

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