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Janet's Past and Present Trivia Quiz

All the things 'real' Janet fans should know.

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

Author
munchy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,602

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2380

Last 3 plays: Guest 131 (9/10), Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. Out of nine kids, where does Janet stand? Hint

number 9

number 6

number 7

number 8

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2. What is Janet's middle name? Hint

Diana

Demiya Jo

Deloris Jane

Damita Jo

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3. Janet was married to James DeBarge at what age? Hint

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4. In which one of Janet's videos does she say she "stands out" the most? Hint

Black Cat

Pleasure Principle

Control

Rhythm Nation

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5. Janet's ex-husband, Rene Elizondo, directed which of her videos? Hint

Miss You Much

Again

Escapade

Love Will Never Do

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6. What was Michael's nick name for Janet? Hint

Pookie

Dunk

Monk Monk

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7. What was Janet's name on the television show 'Different Strokes'? Hint

Penny

Charlene

Florence

Jessica

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8. What was the name of Janet's bestfriend in the movie 'Poetic Justice'? Hint

Kelly

Jessie

Kesha

Iesha

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9. What famous rapper was Janet's co-star in the movie 'Poetic Justice'? Hint

Snoop Dog

Jay Z

Eminem

Tupac Shakur

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10. In what month was Janet born? Hint

June

December

March

May

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Mar 17 2025 : Guest 131: 9/10
Mar 14 2025 : Guest 172: 8/10
Mar 06 2025 : Guest 174: 9/10
Mar 05 2025 : Guest 12: 9/10
Mar 02 2025 : Guest 166: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Out of nine kids, where does Janet stand?

Answer: number 9

Her brothers' group had already been formed when she was born.

2. What is Janet's middle name?

Answer: Damita Jo

Almost all the kids have some part of their farther's name in their name.

3. Janet was married to James DeBarge at what age?

Answer: 18

They eloped because she was so young.

4. In which one of Janet's videos does she say she "stands out" the most?

Answer: Pleasure Principle

She liked it because there weren't any extras in the video.

5. Janet's ex-husband, Rene Elizondo, directed which of her videos?

Answer: Again

This was for the Poetic Justice soundtrack.

6. What was Michael's nick name for Janet?

Answer: Dunk

It's been said that she was called this because she resembled a donkey when she was younger.

7. What was Janet's name on the television show 'Different Strokes'?

Answer: Charlene

She played Willis' girlfriend.

8. What was the name of Janet's bestfriend in the movie 'Poetic Justice'?

Answer: Iesha

Iesha was played by Regina King.

9. What famous rapper was Janet's co-star in the movie 'Poetic Justice'?

Answer: Tupac Shakur

He played the rough talking Lucky, who later became Justice's love interest.

10. In what month was Janet born?

Answer: May

She was born on May 16, 1966.

Source: Author munchy

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