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Six Degrees Of Frank Zappa Trivia Quiz

Frank Zappa was one of the great musical geniuses of the late twentieth century. Even if you don't know much about him, take this quiz as an introduction to a man of integrity, humor, and unbounded creativity. Have fun!

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

Author
Akhnaten

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,969

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3290

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (9/10), Guest 66 (3/10), Guest 188 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Beatle appeared in Frank Zappa's movie '200 Motels'? Hint

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

John Lennon

Ringo Starr

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Question 2 of 10

2. Three members of which 60's hit-making group later joined Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention? Hint

The Byrds

The Hollies

The Turtles

The Bee Gees

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is NOT the name of one of Frank Zappa's children? Hint

Dweezil

Moon

Ahmet

Neptune

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which guitar player was a member of a band fronted by David Lee Roth as well as one led by Frank Zappa? Hint

Eddie Van Halen

Steve Vai

Eric Clapton

Jimmy Page

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did Frank Zappa study music? Hint

Julliard

Antelope Valley Junior College

University of California-Berkeley

Stanford

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is NOT the title of a Frank Zappa song? Hint

Sinister Footwear

Requiem for an Armadillo

Penguin In Bondage

Cruisin' For Burgers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is the title of a Frank Zappa INSTRUMENTAL composition? Hint

King Kong

Concerto for Dwarf and Orchestra

Godzilla Sonata

Valley Girl

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which jazz musician never performed as a member of Frank Zappa's band? Hint

Michael Brecker

Jean Luc Ponty

Miles Davis

George Duke

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Question 9 of 10

9. The quote 'The Present Day Composer Refuses To Die' appeared in the liner notes of several Frank Zappa albums. To whom is this quote attributed? Hint

Pierre Boulez

Edgard Varese

John Cage

Leonard Bernstein

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the cause of Frank Zappa's death? Hint

Prostate Cancer

Car accident

Heroin overdose

Suicide

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Beatle appeared in Frank Zappa's movie '200 Motels'?

Answer: Ringo Starr

Ringo played the role of Larry the Dwarf who was dressed like Frank Zappa and shared his unique hairstyle.

2. Three members of which 60's hit-making group later joined Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention?

Answer: The Turtles

Mark Volman.Howard Kaylan, and drummer Jim Pons of the Turtles were members of the Mothers of Invention for several years.

3. Which is NOT the name of one of Frank Zappa's children?

Answer: Neptune

4. Which guitar player was a member of a band fronted by David Lee Roth as well as one led by Frank Zappa?

Answer: Steve Vai

Eddie Van Halen never played in Frank Zappa's band although he did actually give guitar lessons to Frank's son Dweezil.

5. Where did Frank Zappa study music?

Answer: Antelope Valley Junior College

6. What is NOT the title of a Frank Zappa song?

Answer: Requiem for an Armadillo

To the best of my knowledge NO ONE has recorded 'Requiem for an Armadillo'.

7. Which of the following is the title of a Frank Zappa INSTRUMENTAL composition?

Answer: King Kong

French violinist, Jean-Luc Ponty recorded "King Kong" for his 1970 album "King Kong Jean-Luc Ponty Plays the Music of Frank Zappa". Although 'Valley Girl' is probably Frank Zappa's most famous song which actually had commercial success it was not an instrumental.

8. Which jazz musician never performed as a member of Frank Zappa's band?

Answer: Miles Davis

9. The quote 'The Present Day Composer Refuses To Die' appeared in the liner notes of several Frank Zappa albums. To whom is this quote attributed?

Answer: Edgard Varese

10. What was the cause of Frank Zappa's death?

Answer: Prostate Cancer

Early detection of his cancer would have most likely prevented the untimely death of this musical genius. If you are over forty get annual tests for prostate cancer.

Source: Author Akhnaten

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