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Ofra Haza Trivia Quiz

This artist established a fan base around the world with her spirited style. Hope you enjoy this quiz about her. Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. For which song did Ofra Haza earn second place in the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest? Hint

"Galbi"

"Chai"

"Daw Da Hiya"

"Innocent"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Also in 1983, Haza released the album "Shirey Moledet." Which of the following was true about it? Hint

It was sung in Aramaic

It was a double live album

It included a "black light" poster

It consisted of Israeli folk songs

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1993, Haza released an album with the Hebrew title "Li Yladim." What is the English translation? Hint

"Songs for Children"

"The Ocean"

"These are My Songs"

"It's Party Time"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Haza appeared on what Israeli television show for children? Hint

Chartzufim

Bli Sodot

Ratzim Ladira

Mishak Makhur

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ofra Haza's music appeared in the soundtracks to many films. Which of these is *not* one of those films? Hint

Colors

Wild Orchid

La Reine Margot

The First Power

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Question 6 of 10

6. What song did Ofra Haza perform at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in 1994? Hint

"My Love is For Real"

"Open Your Heart"

"Give Peace a Chance"

"Paint Box"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ofra Haza was raised in Israel. What was her family's heritage? Hint

French

Yemeni

South African

Canadian

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ofra recorded a performance at a 1990 jazz festival, which was released as a live album in 1998. Where was the 1990 festival held? Hint

Montreux

Toronto

New Orleans

Sydney

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ofra's album "Kirya" earned a Grammy nomination in 1992. In what category was it cited? Hint

Jazz

Classical

Dance

World Beat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ofra passed away in 2000. What was given as the cause of death? Hint

Injury in an accident

Pneumonia, a possible complication of HIV/AIDS

Meningitis

Cancer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For which song did Ofra Haza earn second place in the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest?

Answer: "Chai"

It was the title track from an album Haza released that year. The eventual winner of the 1983 contest was from Luxembourg: Corinne Hermes performed "Si La Vie Est Cadeau (If Life Was a Gift)."

2. Also in 1983, Haza released the album "Shirey Moledet." Which of the following was true about it?

Answer: It consisted of Israeli folk songs

Haza would go on to release two more collections of folk songs. They came out in 1985 and 1987.

3. In 1993, Haza released an album with the Hebrew title "Li Yladim." What is the English translation?

Answer: "Songs for Children"

On the cover, a smiling Haza is pictured with stuffed animals. The thirty tracks included traditional songs as well as new compositions about counting, holidays, family and friendship.

4. Haza appeared on what Israeli television show for children?

Answer: Bli Sodot

"Bli Sodot" was a show that dealt mostly with building reading skills. Its original run was from 1983-1986. The title means "Without Secrets."

5. Ofra Haza's music appeared in the soundtracks to many films. Which of these is *not* one of those films?

Answer: The First Power

Two versions of her song "Elo Hi" appear on the soundtrack to "La Reine Margot (Queen Margot)." These are, respectively, the first and last songs on the album.

6. What song did Ofra Haza perform at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in 1994?

Answer: "Paint Box"

This song was specifically written for the Oslo event. Haza appeared with Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.

7. Ofra Haza was raised in Israel. What was her family's heritage?

Answer: Yemeni

Ofra was the youngest of nine children. Her family lived in the city of Tel Aviv.

8. Ofra recorded a performance at a 1990 jazz festival, which was released as a live album in 1998. Where was the 1990 festival held?

Answer: Montreux

Montreux is in Switzerland. The festival is held every year in July.

9. Ofra's album "Kirya" earned a Grammy nomination in 1992. In what category was it cited?

Answer: World Beat

Haza's album did not win. That year, the prize went to Mickey Hart's album "Planet Drum."

10. Ofra passed away in 2000. What was given as the cause of death?

Answer: Pneumonia, a possible complication of HIV/AIDS

Ofra was 42 at the time. It was speculated that the condition may have been passed on to Ofra by her husband, Doron Ashkenazi. Haza's death truly saddened her Israeli fans; many stations in the country reacted to the announcement by playing extensive programs of her music.

Source: Author neon000

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