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Janis Joplin Trivia Quiz

This quiz is dedicated to Janis Joplin,one of the greatest performers of the 1960's. Please take this quiz to test your knowledge to see how much you really know about her life. Have fun and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by ashalia. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ashalia

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,580

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
2109

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (13/15), Guest 72 (8/15), Guest 209 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Janis' father's name? Hint

Clarke

Michael

Seth

John

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Question 2 of 15

2. What state was Janis born and raised in? Hint

Louisiana

Oklahoma

Arizona

Texas

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Question 3 of 15

3. What year did Janis die? Hint

1970

1968

1969

1971

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Question 4 of 15

4. True or False: Janis was the middle child in her family?

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1963, Janis hitchhiked to what state to join the hippie movement? Hint

California

Arkansas

Alabama

Colorado

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1968, what album did Janis and her band release? Hint

Turtle Blues

Piece of my Heart

Cheap Thrills

Ball and Chain

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Question 7 of 15

7. In reference to the above question, a month after its release, the 1968 album went to what? Hint

multi platnum

platnium

gold

neither

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Question 8 of 15

8. When was Janis inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'? Hint

1985

1995

1994

1984

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Question 9 of 15

9. How did Janis die? Hint

car accident

heroin overdose

she was shot

house fire

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Question 10 of 15

10. After her death, her last album was released. What is the name of that album? Hint

'Pearl'

'Mercedes Benz'

'Me and Bobbie McGee'

'Greatest Hits'

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Question 11 of 15

11. On the album 'Big Brother and the Holding Company Featuring Janis Joplin' there is a song called 'Women is Losers'. In this song, what do men always seem to do? Hint

kick you when you're down

look down on me

love you then leave you

end up on top

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company' were signed to what major recording label? Hint

Virgin Records

Arista Records

Jive Records

Columbia Records

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is her official website called? Hint

www.janisjoplin.com

www.officialjanis.com

www.joplinonline.com

www.janisjoplin2000.com

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Question 14 of 15

14. Randal Myler wrote a play about Janis. What is the name of the play? Hint

Love, Janis

Janis Forever

In the Life of Janis Joplin

Joplin Lives On

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Question 15 of 15

15. What kind of car did Janis own? Hint

Mercedes Benz

Porsche

Jaguar

Lexus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Janis' father's name?

Answer: Seth

2. What state was Janis born and raised in?

Answer: Texas

She was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas.

3. What year did Janis die?

Answer: 1970

She died October 4, 1970.

4. True or False: Janis was the middle child in her family?

Answer: False

This answer is false! Janis was the oldest of the Joplin children.

5. In 1963, Janis hitchhiked to what state to join the hippie movement?

Answer: California

This happened in San Francisco.

6. In 1968, what album did Janis and her band release?

Answer: Cheap Thrills

All of the other choices were live versions of these songs on the album.

7. In reference to the above question, a month after its release, the 1968 album went to what?

Answer: gold

8. When was Janis inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'?

Answer: 1995

9. How did Janis die?

Answer: heroin overdose

She died in Los Angeles.

10. After her death, her last album was released. What is the name of that album?

Answer: 'Pearl'

11. On the album 'Big Brother and the Holding Company Featuring Janis Joplin' there is a song called 'Women is Losers'. In this song, what do men always seem to do?

Answer: end up on top

First verse in this song: 'Women is losers Women is losers Women is losers, oh, Say honey women is losers. Well, I know you must have heard it all, And everywhere, Men always seem to end up on top.'

12. 'Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company' were signed to what major recording label?

Answer: Columbia Records

13. What is her official website called?

Answer: www.officialjanis.com

14. Randal Myler wrote a play about Janis. What is the name of the play?

Answer: Love, Janis

It opened April 3, 20001 in New York City at the Village Theater.

15. What kind of car did Janis own?

Answer: Porsche

It was a 1965 Porsche Cabriolet.

Source: Author ashalia

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