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Quiz about Kurt Cobain and NIRVANA Musical Pursuit

Kurt Cobain and NIRVANA: Musical Pursuit Quiz

With the powers of Cobain, Novoselic, and Grohl, NIRVANA pushed its way into the mainstream, left an impression on music forever, and made us claw our faces for more.

A multiple-choice quiz by ninny490. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ninny490

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
209,063

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1918

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (7/10), Guest 50 (10/10), Guest 203 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who first suggested the band's name be always capitalized? Hint

Krist Novoselic

Pat Smear

Dave Grohl

Kurt Cobain

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Polly" was one of NIRVANA's greatest hits, inspired by a true story of a 14 year old girl being kidnapped and tortured. How many of their albums does it appear on (stick to the main six)? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. NIRVANA's most popular album is by far "Nevermind" (but this is not always the favorite). Which of the following lyrics is not featured in any song on the album? Hint

With the lights out, it's less dangerous

Bright and clear, it's what I am

Living off the grass and the drippings from the ceiling

Every wet nurse refused to feed him

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Bleach" was NIRVANA's first album. What year and on what label was it released? Hint

1989 released on Sub Pop

1988 released on Sub Pop

1989 released on Geffen

1990 released on Sub Pop

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Question 5 of 10

5. NIRVANA was always known for its live performances. One of my all time favorite bands is Led Zeppelin. How many Led Zep songs did they cover live? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. One thing I hate is a boring elevator ride. Thanks to the people who do muzak, I may never have one again. Which two NIRVANA songs are available in muzak, or elevator music? Hint

"About A Girl" and "Scoff"

"Rape Me" and "Love Buzz"

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Negative Creep"

"Come As You Are" and "Floyd The Barber"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Many of NIRVANA's greatest singles were released on the two greatest hits collections, "NIRVANA" and "With The Lights Out". This included some never before heard songs. Which song on "NIRVANA" was featured on a CD for the first time? Hint

Opinion

The Other Improv

White Lace and Strange

You Know You're Right

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Question 8 of 10

8. Let's get deeper into the life of Kurt Cobain. When and where was he born? Hint

February 20, 1967; Washington state

February 20, 1967; Idaho

February 24, 1966; Washington state

February 24; 1968; Oregon

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Question 9 of 10

9. What mental illness did Kurt Cobain suffer from? Hint

Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder

Asperger's Disorder

Tourette's Syndrome

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the last studio album released by NIRVANA (not including live recordings)? Hint

Nevermind

Bleach

Incesticide

In Utero

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who first suggested the band's name be always capitalized?

Answer: Kurt Cobain

He always insisted it be spelled in all capitals so that it wasn't confused with the Buddhist 'Nirvana".

2. "Polly" was one of NIRVANA's greatest hits, inspired by a true story of a 14 year old girl being kidnapped and tortured. How many of their albums does it appear on (stick to the main six)?

Answer: 4

"Polly" was featured first on 1991's "Nevermind," the album that is said to have created grunge metal, with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as its anthem. A remixed version was featured on the 1992 B-Sides complitation "Incesticide". It was performed on the 1994 "MTV Unplugged" music special's CD and on the 1996 "From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah".

3. NIRVANA's most popular album is by far "Nevermind" (but this is not always the favorite). Which of the following lyrics is not featured in any song on the album?

Answer: Every wet nurse refused to feed him

"Every wet nurse refused to feed him" is from "Scentless Apprentice" on 1993's "In Utero".

"With the lights out, it's less dangerous" comes from the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
"Living off the grass and the drippings from the ceiling" comes from the song "Something In The Way".
"Bright and clear, it's what I am" comes from the song "Endless, Nameless".

"Endless, Nameless" is a hidden track nearly ten minutes after "Something In The Way". Not every CD had it.

4. "Bleach" was NIRVANA's first album. What year and on what label was it released?

Answer: 1989 released on Sub Pop

The album's title comes from the "Bleach Your Works" campaign urging people to bleach their needles to reduce the spread of the AIDS virus. The album was produced for $600.

5. NIRVANA was always known for its live performances. One of my all time favorite bands is Led Zeppelin. How many Led Zep songs did they cover live?

Answer: 4

The Led Zeppelin songs covered are:
-"Immigrant Song"- Played once Dec. 21, 1988; Hoquiam,WA.
-"Dazed and Confused"- Played once Nov. 26, 1989; Mezzago, Italy.
-"Heartbreaker"- Played once Mar. 1987; Raymond, WA.
-"Moby Dick"- Played once Dec. 14, 1987; Tacoma, WA.

6. One thing I hate is a boring elevator ride. Thanks to the people who do muzak, I may never have one again. Which two NIRVANA songs are available in muzak, or elevator music?

Answer: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Negative Creep"

"Negative Creep" is from 1989's "Bleach" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is from 1991's "Nevermind".

Answer: You Know You're Right

In 2002, with the release of the compilation, it reached number one on the charts.

8. Let's get deeper into the life of Kurt Cobain. When and where was he born?

Answer: February 20, 1967; Washington state

Born Kurt Donald Cobain in Hoquiam, overlooking Aberdeen; he died on April 5, 1994.

9. What mental illness did Kurt Cobain suffer from?

Answer: Bipolar Disorder

As a result, he was prescribed lithium medications, which he did not take, and substituted with heroin.

10. What was the last studio album released by NIRVANA (not including live recordings)?

Answer: In Utero

"In Utero" was released on September 21, 1993 in the states. It was released in a clean, edited version, in which the song "Rape Me" was listed as "Waif Me," among the other edited pieces.

Source: Author ninny490

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