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Ruben Studdard Trivia Quiz

He was our "American Idol" from "Sweet Home Alabama", but how much do you really know about the Sumo of Soul: Ruben Studdard?

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

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Author
MOOROCK

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
185,126

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ruben often wore jerseys on "American Idol" sporting the area code for his hometown: Birmingham, Alabama. What was the number? Hint

502

205

251

913

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Stevie Wonder song did Ruben use for his initial audition? Hint

My Cherie Amour

I Just Called to Say 'I Love You'

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Ribbon in the Sky

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ruben Studdard, as we know was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. What is his birth given name? Hint

Darryl Germaine Ruben Studdard

Ruben Jarius Studdard

Christopher Ruben Studdard

Keith Ruben Studdard

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Ruben's first solo as a child at his church in Birmingham? Hint

Surely the Presence

I'm Yours Lord

I'll Fly Away

Blessed Assurance

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who dubbed Ruben Studdard the "Velvet Teddy Bear"? Hint

Smokey Robinson

Ryan Seacrest

Paula Abdul

Gladys Knight

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the tribute to Billy Joel songs on "American Idol" (4-15-03), what song did Ruben sing? Hint

She's Always a Woman

Summer Highland Falls

New York State of Mind

Just the Way You Are

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Question 7 of 10

7. With whom did Ruben sing a duet on television, which aired June 29, 2004? Hint

Elmo on "Sesame Street"

Clay Aiken on MTV's "TRL"

Celine Dion in Washington, D.C.

Luther Vandross on "Oprah"

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the Birmingham based jazz and soul band that Ruben was a singer for prior to his "American Idol" fame? Hint

Just a Few Cats

Stray Cats

Big Bama Boys

Pappa's Got a Brand New Band

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Question 9 of 10

9. What high school did Ruben attend? Hint

Holy Family High School

John Carroll Catholic High School

Huffman High School

Ensley High Scool

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ruben filmed a cameo for which movie sequel which opened in 2004? Hint

Spiderman 2

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Scary Movie 3

Spy Kids 3 in 3D

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ruben often wore jerseys on "American Idol" sporting the area code for his hometown: Birmingham, Alabama. What was the number?

Answer: 205

205 used to be the only area code for the entire state of Alabama; but now the state has four area codes: 205,251,256, and 334.

2. What Stevie Wonder song did Ruben use for his initial audition?

Answer: Ribbon in the Sky

Stevie Wonder was born Steveland Morris on May 13, 1950 and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.

3. Ruben Studdard, as we know was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. What is his birth given name?

Answer: Christopher Ruben Studdard

Ruben's mother and father are Emily and Kevin and were both teachers.

4. What was Ruben's first solo as a child at his church in Birmingham?

Answer: I'm Yours Lord

Ruben was a member of Rising Star Baptist Church

5. Who dubbed Ruben Studdard the "Velvet Teddy Bear"?

Answer: Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight & the Pips were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. The Pips were Gladys's brother, Merald "Bubba" Knight, and her cousins Edward Patten and William Guest. A pip is a dot or shape that indicates numerical value like on dice, dominoes, or playing cards.

6. On the tribute to Billy Joel songs on "American Idol" (4-15-03), what song did Ruben sing?

Answer: Just the Way You Are

Billy Joel a.k.a. The Piano Man was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. "Just the Way You Are" peaked at #3 on the charts in 1977.

7. With whom did Ruben sing a duet on television, which aired June 29, 2004?

Answer: Elmo on "Sesame Street"

Sesame Street first aired on PBS in 1969 and this question was brought to you by the Letter "R" and the Number "1" Let's hope this doesn't start a "Tickle Me Ruben" craze... someone could get hurt.

8. What is the name of the Birmingham based jazz and soul band that Ruben was a singer for prior to his "American Idol" fame?

Answer: Just a Few Cats

Stray Cats were a rockabilly band with frontman Brian Setzer and Pappa's Got a Brand New Band is another local Birmingham band featuring members of the Ranelli family.

9. What high school did Ruben attend?

Answer: Huffman High School

Huffman High School is the home of the "Vikings" for which Ruben played football. John Carroll's "Cavaliers", Ensley's "Yellow Jackets", and Holy Family's "Tornadoes" are all high schools and their mascots in the greater Birmingham area

10. Ruben filmed a cameo for which movie sequel which opened in 2004?

Answer: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

"Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" opened on March 26, 2004 and stars Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar just to name a few.

Source: Author MOOROCK

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