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Oh No, It's a DEVO Quiz

This is a general knowledge quiz about DEVO, enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by gamemaker. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
gamemaker

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,964

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1588

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (8/10), Guest 166 (6/10), Guest 24 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does DEVO mean? Hint

last name of lead singer

it doesn't mean anything

de-evolution of mankind

combined initials of band members

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did the band come from? Hint

Cleveland, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Chicago, Illinois

Akron, Ohio

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the original drummer for the group? Hint

Alan Myers

Jim Mothersbaugh

David Kendrick

Josh Freese

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the names of the original drummer's 2 brothers who were also in DEVO? Hint

Bob 1 and Bob 2

Mark and Jerry

Mark and Bob

Jerry and Bob

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the first album released by DEVO in 1978? Hint

'Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!'

'New Traditionalists'

'Freedom of Choice'

'Oh, No! It's DEVO'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which year did 'Whip It' come out in? Hint

1978

1980

1982

1984

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Question 7 of 10

7. Complete the lyrics: 'We're through being cool,____________' Hint

unlock the secret voice

the earth it moves too slow

take a chance a brand new dance

eliminate the ninnies and the twits

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the leader of the Devolutionary Army? Hint

General Boy

Sergeant Rock

Major Tom

General Booji

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Question 9 of 10

9. What did DEVO refer to themselves as? Hint

fishheads

weasels

lemonheads

spuds

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these songs is not included on 'Greatest Hits'? Hint

'Clockout'

'That's Good'

'Big Mess'

'Gut Feeling'

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Dec 19 2024 : Guest 173: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does DEVO mean?

Answer: de-evolution of mankind

They observed what was going on in society around them and declared it de-evolution.

2. Where did the band come from?

Answer: Akron, Ohio

They formed in 1973 playing around their homestate the first couple of years.

3. Who was the original drummer for the group?

Answer: Jim Mothersbaugh

Jim played with DEVO from 1974-76, all of the others played drums for DEVO in later years.

4. What are the names of the original drummer's 2 brothers who were also in DEVO?

Answer: Mark and Bob

Mark Mothersbaugh sang and played keyboards while Bob (Bob 1) Mothersbaugh played guitar. Jerry and Bob (Bob 2) Casale were the other two brothers in the group.

5. What was the name of the first album released by DEVO in 1978?

Answer: 'Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!'

All of the others were follow up albums.

6. Which year did 'Whip It' come out in?

Answer: 1980

It made it to number 14 for 15 weeks.

7. Complete the lyrics: 'We're through being cool,____________'

Answer: eliminate the ninnies and the twits

Lyrics from the song 'Through Being Cool', all the other lyrics are from 'Gates of Steel'.

8. Who is the leader of the Devolutionary Army?

Answer: General Boy

On video, General Boy was portrayed by another Mothersbaugh, Robert L. Mothersbaugh, Sr.

9. What did DEVO refer to themselves as?

Answer: spuds

They thought of themselves as a band of nerds or as they called themselves, spuds.

10. Which of these songs is not included on 'Greatest Hits'?

Answer: 'Clockout'

'Clockout' is on 'Greatest Misses'.

Source: Author gamemaker

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