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Menudo, from Puerto Rico Trivia Quiz

Remember Menudo? They were the all boy band from Puerto Rico, and were very popular in the 1980s. Good luck!

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

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,076

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does Menudo mean? Hint

Small Kids

Small People Who Can Sing

Small Island

Small Fry

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Menudo created? Hint

December 25, 1977 (Christmas Day)

July 4, 1977 (Independence Day)

January 1, 1977 (New Year's Day)

November 22, 1977 (Thanksgiving Day)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Ricky Martin replace? Hint

Ray Reyes

Miguel Cancel

Charlie Rivera

Ricky Melendez

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which American sitcom did Menudo make their first appearance on? Hint

Diff'rent Strokes

Silver Spoons

Facts Of Life

Alf

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Menudo's first American hit? Hint

Gotta Get On Moving

Like A Cannonball

If You're Not Here (By My Side)

Stay With Me

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Robby Rosa replace? Hint

Xavier Serbia

Johnny Lozada

Carlos Melendez

Oscar Melendez

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Menudo appeared on "Silver Spoons," which group members appeared? Hint

Oscar, Nefty, Rene, Xavier and Ricky

Ricky, Robby, Charlie, Johnny and Roy

Robby, Charlie, Roy, Ray and Ricky

Ricky, Charlie, Miguel, Johnny and Ray

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Question 8 of 10

8. Menudo had a hit song in 1985. What was the name of the song? Hint

Stay With Me

Hold Me

Persecuetion

Can't Get Enough

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1990s, former member Robby Rosa legally changed his name. What did he legally change it to? Hint

Robi Draco Rosa

Robi Drake Rosa

Robbi Draco Rosa

Robbi Drake Rosa

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Question 10 of 10

10. After slipping into obsurity in the late 1980s, Menudo changed their name. What did they change their name to? Hint

MUDO

MDO

MNDO

MEDO

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does Menudo mean?

Answer: Small Fry

In Spanish, the word Menudo means "small fry" or "small change." The name was chosen because the boys were young and had to leave the group when they reached 16 years of age.

2. When was Menudo created?

Answer: November 22, 1977 (Thanksgiving Day)

Menudo was created November 22, 1977 on Thanksgiving Day in Puerto Rico. Edgardo Diaz, the founder of Menudo, brought together five young boys from his neighborhood to form the original Menudo, and the rest, as they say, is history.

3. Who did Ricky Martin replace?

Answer: Ricky Melendez

On July 10, 1984, Ricky Melendez was replaced by Ricky Martin. Martin debuted on stage at the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan.

4. Which American sitcom did Menudo make their first appearance on?

Answer: Silver Spoons

Menudo made their first American appearance on the popular sitcom "Silver Spoons." They performed the song "Gotta Get On Moving."

5. What was Menudo's first American hit?

Answer: If You're Not Here (By My Side)

Menudo's first American hit was "If You're Not Here (By My Side)." It was released in 1984.

6. Who did Robby Rosa replace?

Answer: Johnny Lozada

13 year-old Robby Rosa replaced Johnny Lozada on Valentine's Day 1984. Rosa debuted at Radio City Music Hall.

7. When Menudo appeared on "Silver Spoons," which group members appeared?

Answer: Ricky, Charlie, Miguel, Johnny and Ray

When they appeared on "Silver Spoons," Ricky Melendez, Miguel Cancel, Johnny Lozada, Charlie Rivera, and Ray Reyes were the group members. They performed at the end of the show, singing the song "Gotta Get On Moving."

8. Menudo had a hit song in 1985. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Hold Me

In 1985, "Hold Me" was in the top 10 of the Billboard charts for two weeks.

9. In the 1990s, former member Robby Rosa legally changed his name. What did he legally change it to?

Answer: Robi Draco Rosa

In the 1990's, Robby Rosa legally changed his name to Robi Draco Rosa. He married and has a son named Revel. He sings, writes songs for Ricky Martin, Julio Igleses and others; he also produces records.

10. After slipping into obsurity in the late 1980s, Menudo changed their name. What did they change their name to?

Answer: MDO

By the late 1980s, Menudo slipped into obscurity. In the 1990s, they changed their name to MDO. Along with the name change, the old rules that forced members to leave also changed. They don't have to leave when they reach the age of 16, or grow too tall, or when puberty sets in.

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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