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It's all to do with Buildings Trivia Quiz

This quiz is linked together by types of buildings or the parts of a building. Either in the title of the song or the artist / band name.

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

Author
ovalrocker

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,590

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
796

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. There are generally only a few buildings in a Village, and possibly not a Y.M.C.A. But what would you expect to find there? Hint

Cars

Roads

Children

People

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Question 2 of 10

2. Suzanne Vega had a hit in the UK singles chart with "Tom's ..." what? Hint

Circus

Hall

Room

Diner

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Question 3 of 10

3. The song "So Hard" got to number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in Oct 1990. Who recorded it? Hint

Pet Shop Boys

Courtney Pine

Wilson Pickett

Pink

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1996, Enya was on her way where? Hint

Disco

Opera House

Doctors

Home

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sanctuary is a place of safety. But what Heavy Metal band released a single call "Sanctuary"? Hint

Iron Maiden

Ironhorse

Iron Butterfly

Iron City Houserockers

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Don't Dream it's Over" was a UK single chart hit for Crowded ...? Hint

House

Place

Club

House of God

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for Dave Edmunds? Hint

Crawling from the Wreckage

I Hear You Knockin'

The Marquee

Two Rooms

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1979 Blondie had a heart made of what? Hint

Parallel Lines

Glass

Atomic Power

Wood

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Question 9 of 10

9. "When I Look into Your Eyes" was a minor UK hit for which American Band? Hint

Firehouse

Roddy Frame

Carpenters

Eric Gable

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Question 10 of 10

10. Belinda Carlisle asked you to leave what on? Hint

The Television

The Oven

Your Coat

A Light

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There are generally only a few buildings in a Village, and possibly not a Y.M.C.A. But what would you expect to find there?

Answer: People

'Y.M.C.A.' was a number one hit for the Village People in the UK Singles chart in November 1978. It was also re-issued twice more in the UK in 1993 (#12)and 1999 (#35).

2. Suzanne Vega had a hit in the UK singles chart with "Tom's ..." what?

Answer: Diner

This song when it was first issued only reached number 58 in July 1987. But it was re-issued in July 1990 featuring DNA and got to number 2.

3. The song "So Hard" got to number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in Oct 1990. Who recorded it?

Answer: Pet Shop Boys

This English duo consisted of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. Neil was at one time the editor of "Smash Hits" magazine.

4. In 1996, Enya was on her way where?

Answer: Home

"On My Way Home" got to number 26 in the UK Singles Chart in Dec 1996. Before going solo she was a member of the Irish band Clannad.

5. Sanctuary is a place of safety. But what Heavy Metal band released a single call "Sanctuary"?

Answer: Iron Maiden

"Sanctuary" was Iron Maiden's second single to chart in the UK charts, reaching number 29 in June 1980. The first single to chart was the orginal version of "Running Free".

6. "Don't Dream it's Over" was a UK single chart hit for Crowded ...?

Answer: House

"Don't Dream it's Over" was Crowded House's first and last single in the UK charts. In June 1987 it got to number 27 and in November 1996 made it to number 25.

7. Which of these was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for Dave Edmunds?

Answer: I Hear You Knockin'

"I Hear You Knockin'" was Dave Edmunds first (and only) number one hit in November 1970.

8. In 1979 Blondie had a heart made of what?

Answer: Glass

Blondie reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in Jan 1979 with "Heart of Glass". And "Parallel Lines" was their 2nd UK Album in Sept 1978.

9. "When I Look into Your Eyes" was a minor UK hit for which American Band?

Answer: Firehouse

This only made it to number 65 in the UK Singles Chart in Dec 1992, when Firehouse, were in the UK supporting Status Quo on their UK Tour. Eric Gable was a "one hit wonder" from the US, Roddy Frame was a "one hit wonder" from the UK. Of course everyone knows who the Carpenters are (well I hope that you do!)

10. Belinda Carlisle asked you to leave what on?

Answer: A Light

"Leave a Light on" got to number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in Oct 1989. She was a member of the all girl group the Go-Go's before going solo.

Source: Author ovalrocker

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