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Impossible R.E.M.? Trivia Quiz

My first quiz attempt. R.E.M. is my favorite band since 1982 and I am challenging R.E.M. fans. More R.E.M. trivia to come.

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

Author
murmur

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,029

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
2986

Last 3 plays: ncrmd (0/5), hellobion (5/5), rahonavis (3/5).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Name the college town R.E.M.. still calls home? Hint

ChapelHill, NC

Atlanta ,GA

Athens, GA

Columbia, SC

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is the name of the record shop where Peter Buck worked prior to the bands start? Hint

Record Exchange

Final Vinyl

Department LP

Wuxtry's

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Question 3 of 5

3. What was the religous affilation of the abandoned church where the band first lived and practiced? Hint

Baptist

Episcopal

Lutheran

Southern Baptist

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which members when they first met, hated each other? Hint

Mike and Peter

Bill and Mike

Peter and Bill

Michael and Mike

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Question 5 of 5

5. What graces the cover of R.E.M.'s first EP 'Chronic Town'? Hint

kudzu vine

nothing

folk art tapestry

a gargoyle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the college town R.E.M.. still calls home?

Answer: Athens, GA

2. What is the name of the record shop where Peter Buck worked prior to the bands start?

Answer: Wuxtry's

It is where Michael and Peter first met.Peter thought Michael must be cool.Every time he came into the store he had 2 girls on his arms. (Peter later found out they were his sisters).

3. What was the religous affilation of the abandoned church where the band first lived and practiced?

Answer: Episcopal

Many a party at the church on Oconee Street.

4. Which members when they first met, hated each other?

Answer: Bill and Mike

Mike and Bill attended the same high school in Macon GA, and were polar opposites. Bill was 'cool' and Mike was a self professed nerd. Bill went to a 'bass players house' to jam and found when he arrived that it was Mike. He almost stormed out, but stayed, and they found their styles were a match. They became fast friends and soon moved together to Athens.

5. What graces the cover of R.E.M.'s first EP 'Chronic Town'?

Answer: a gargoyle

Source: Author murmur

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