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Happy Goodman Family Trivia Quiz

This quiz is fairly easy for anyone who loves The Happy Goodmans.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlile1975. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jlile1975

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,095

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
157

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who founded the Happy Goodman Family singing group? Hint

Bill Gaither

Andy Griffith

Jimmy Swaggart

Howard Goodman

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Howard's wife, who eventually sang with the group? Hint

Vestal

Betsy

Virginia

Patsy

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Happy Goodman Family experienced some changes as far as group members.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was in the group after the change? Hint

Howard, Eloise, Rusty and Sam Goodman

Howard, Gussy Mae, Stella and Bobby Goodman

Howard, Eloise, Rusty and Bobby Goodman

Howard, Vestal, Rusty and Sam Goodman

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1990 the last Goodman Family record was recorded. What was the name of the album? Hint

The Reunion

One More Time

Last Stand

Together Again

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Question 6 of 10

6. What prompted the Happy Goodman group to be realigned once again? Hint

Personal Issues

Death

Retirement

Lack of Interest

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was it that joined the Goodmans to form a trio? Hint

Johnny Minnick

Steven Curtis Chapman

Mark Lowry

Ernie Haas

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Question 8 of 10

8. Howard, Vestal and Johnny all got the opportunity to sing with Bill Gaither's Homecoming Friends.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Howard passed away in 2002 and Vestal in 2004.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the last vocal project that Howard, Vestal and Johnny released? Hint

The Final Stand

Looking for a City

The Reunion

Homeward Bound

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who founded the Happy Goodman Family singing group?

Answer: Howard Goodman

The Happy Goodman Family began singing in the early 1940s. The group was founded by Howard Goodman. He taught each of his seven brothers and sisters to sing and play instruments for the Lord.

2. What is the name of Howard's wife, who eventually sang with the group?

Answer: Vestal

Howard and Vestal left a concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in order to drive to Tupelo, Mississippi to get married.

3. The Happy Goodman Family experienced some changes as far as group members.

Answer: True

The original group consisted of Gussy Mae, Stella, Eloise, Ruth, Sam, Rusty and Bobby.

4. Who was in the group after the change?

Answer: Howard, Vestal, Rusty and Sam Goodman

Some of the former members were older and didn't want to travel as much. So the group was narrowed down to the father and the mother and two sons.

5. In 1990 the last Goodman Family record was recorded. What was the name of the album?

Answer: The Reunion

This was the last album the family recorded as a whole. This legendary album will long be remembered.

6. What prompted the Happy Goodman group to be realigned once again?

Answer: Death

Rusty died of cancer on November 11, 1990 and then Sam followed his brother in death August 5, 1991.

7. Who was it that joined the Goodmans to form a trio?

Answer: Johnny Minnick

Johnny Minnick was well known throughout the state for his association with the group Majestic Sound. Johnny took over as Pastor of the River of Life church in Smyrna, Tennessee in 1992. Johnny is still involed in music and currently working on a recording project entitled "The Sweetest Song I Know: A Tribute To The Happy Goodmans.

8. Howard, Vestal and Johnny all got the opportunity to sing with Bill Gaither's Homecoming Friends.

Answer: True

Howard, Vestal and Johnny were considered a fixture in the Homecoming Friends family.

9. Howard passed away in 2002 and Vestal in 2004.

Answer: False

Howard passed away in 2002 and Vestal followed in December, 2003. The Goodmans will long be remembered for their love and dedication to Southern Gospel Music.

10. What was the last vocal project that Howard, Vestal and Johnny released?

Answer: The Final Stand

The group recorded 15 number-one singles and played over 3,500 shows. They were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998.

Source: Author jlile1975

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