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Hits Of The Late 50s Trivia Quiz

Some great hits from the late 50s.For a change, you don't have to know who sang any of these!!!

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

Author
mafekinggal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
31,956

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3323

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (9/10), Guest 174 (3/10), Guest 77 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 'High Hopes', who moved the rubber tree plant? Hint

fly

bee

ant

caterpillar

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does the 'Handy Man' fix?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Marty Robbins dressed up for in 'A White Sport Coat'? Hint

the prom

his wedding

graduation

a dinner date

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 'Beep, Beep', what kind of car was trying to overtake the Cadillac?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does chapter three in 'The Book of Love' say? Hint

you give her one more chance

love her with all your heart

remember the meaning of romance

tell her you're never gonna part

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 'Catch A Falling Star' what should you save it for?

Answer: (Three Words (one is 'a'))

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 'Kansas City', Wilbert Harrison says he'll be standing on the corner with his Kansas City baby and what else? Hint

roses

wine

dog

top hat

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which bird is NOT mentioned in the Everly Brothers' 'Bird Dog'? Hint

robin

dove

quail

chick

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Question 9 of 10

9. What colour shoes did Dodie Stevens' beau wear with pink shoe laces?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 'Mary Lou', by Ronnie Hawkins, what kind of car did she steal the keys and drive off in? Hint

Chevrolet

Mercedes

Cadillac

Lincoln

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 20 2024 : Guest 62: 9/10
Nov 23 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 77: 5/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 47: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 'High Hopes', who moved the rubber tree plant?

Answer: ant

Sung by Frank Sinatra - 1959

2. What does the 'Handy Man' fix?

Answer: broken hearts

Sung by Jimmy Jones - 1959

3. What was Marty Robbins dressed up for in 'A White Sport Coat'?

Answer: the prom

'Once you told me long ago - to the prom with me you'd go' From 1957.

4. In 'Beep, Beep', what kind of car was trying to overtake the Cadillac?

Answer: Nash Rambler

By the Playmates, 1958.'Hey buddy, how do I get this car out of second gear?' was the last line of the song.

5. What does chapter three in 'The Book of Love' say?

Answer: remember the meaning of romance

From 1958 by the Monotones.

6. In 'Catch A Falling Star' what should you save it for?

Answer: a rainy day

By Perry Como, 1958.

7. In 'Kansas City', Wilbert Harrison says he'll be standing on the corner with his Kansas City baby and what else?

Answer: wine

From 1959

8. Which bird is NOT mentioned in the Everly Brothers' 'Bird Dog'?

Answer: robin

From 1958.

9. What colour shoes did Dodie Stevens' beau wear with pink shoe laces?

Answer: tan

'Tan shoes and pink shoe laces - a polka dot vest and man oh man' - from 'Pink Shoe Laces' - 1959

10. In 'Mary Lou', by Ronnie Hawkins, what kind of car did she steal the keys and drive off in?

Answer: Cadillac

From 1959

Source: Author mafekinggal

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