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Quiz about News from the Boys Down Under Newsboys

News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys! Quiz

The band Newsboys is a Christian rock band, recognized by their Australian accents and love for Jesus!

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

Author
Ryanne

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,546

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
463

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Phil Joel's real last name? Hint

Muir

Smalley

Jacobson

Urry

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these names is not the name of a band member? Hint

Duncan Phillips

Jeff Frankenstein

John James

Jody Davis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where is Jeff Frankenstein orginally from? Hint

Australia

Michigan

New Zealand

Indiana

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Question 4 of 10

4. Finish this lyric: "For a time, we stuck with the Shepherd..." Hint

"but then we lost the plot again"

"now we've forgotton our first love"

"and you welcomed me with laughter"

"but you woudn't play Santa Claus"

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what way do the drummers "show off" during their shows? Hint

They throw their sticks at the audience

They bring in a kangaroo from back home that has a knack for rhythms

They play bongos up and down the aisles

They drum in a strap-in drum set that spins around

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Question 6 of 10

6. All of the Newsboys are from Australia.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Finish this lyric: "That would make a vegetarian..." Hint

"wear a fur"

"shoot a deer"

"barbeque hamster"

"snack on burgers"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who do the Newsboys call their unoffical "sixth member" of the band? Hint

John James

Steve Taylor

Rebecca St. James

Micah Ortega

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who originally wrote the song "Boycott Hell"? Hint

Steve Taylor

Degarmo and Key

Stryper

Larry Norman

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is not a Newsboy record? Hint

"Love, Liberty, Disco"

"Hell is for Wimps"

"Shine"

"Take me to Your Leader"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Phil Joel's real last name?

Answer: Urry

Phil Joel used to be a hair stylist.

2. Which of these names is not the name of a band member?

Answer: John James

John James and Peter Furler were the orginators of the band. John James left the band to spend time with his family, and is currently making CDs with his wife.

3. Where is Jeff Frankenstein orginally from?

Answer: Michigan

The Newsboys had lost their keyboardist, and while signing autographs they met Jeff. He told them he knew how to play every one of their songs, and they ended up asking Jeff to join the band.

4. Finish this lyric: "For a time, we stuck with the Shepherd..."

Answer: "but you woudn't play Santa Claus"

This is from the song "Lost the Plot".

5. In what way do the drummers "show off" during their shows?

Answer: They drum in a strap-in drum set that spins around

Before the Newsboys were formed, Peter and Duncan lived in the same city and were town rivals for drumming.

6. All of the Newsboys are from Australia.

Answer: False

Jody Davis is from Indiana, Jeff Frankenstein is from Michigan, and Phil Joel is from New Zealand.

7. Finish this lyric: "That would make a vegetarian..."

Answer: "barbeque hamster"

This is a line from probably the best known Newsboys song, "Shine".

8. Who do the Newsboys call their unoffical "sixth member" of the band?

Answer: Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor has been an intricate part of the band since the beginning. He was the co-producer of the last album, "Adoration."

9. Who originally wrote the song "Boycott Hell"?

Answer: Degarmo and Key

Degarmo and Key made a valiant effort; however, the Newsboys made a much better version.

10. Which of these is not a Newsboy record?

Answer: "Shine"

"Shine" was originally a song on the "Going Public" record, and now is the title track for their greatest hits album, "Shine the Hits".

Source: Author Ryanne

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