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Stromae Trivia Quiz

Have you heard about the Stromae phenomenon? Please, discover his universe through this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ninarya27. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Ninarya27

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,301

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the real name, and what is the nationality of Stromae? Hint

Paul Van Haver, he's French

Paul Van Himst, he's Swiss

Paul Van Himst, he's Luxembourgish

Paul Van Haver, he's Belgian

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Stromae's first album, released in 2010 in Europe? Hint

Ouistiti

Omelette

Patata

Cheese

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Question 3 of 10

3. Stromae posted short videos to illustrate his music on the internet; what did he call them ? Hint

L'avis de Stromae

Les conseils de Stromae

Les le�ons de Stromae

La vie de Stromae

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which song is number one in sales through Europe in 2009, according to European Hot 100 Singles, a classification conducted by Billboard and Music & Media? Hint

Cheese

Te quiero

Alors on danse

Dodo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which song, listed on Stromae's second album "Racine Carr�e", was chosen to be the anthem of the Belgian's soccer team during the World Cup, in Brazil, in 2014? Hint

Ta f�te

Humains � l'eau

AVF

Formidable

6. Which song begins with these lyrics ?

"Dites-moi d'o� il vient, enfin je saurais o� je vais. Maman dit que lorsqu'on cherche bien, on finit toujours par trouver. Elle dit qu'il n'est jamais tr�s loin, qu'il part tr�s souvent travailler. Maman dit "travailler c'est bien", bien mieux qu'�tre mal accompagn�." Hint

Tous les m�mes

Papaoutai

Moules frites

Carmen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Stromae loves world music and he's a Cesaria Evora fan. He dedicated a song to her, but what was the nationality of Cesaria Evora? Hint

Senegalese

Cape Verdean

Congolese

Malagasy

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Question 8 of 10

8. The video of the song "Carmen" is a cartoon directed by Sylvain Chomet, a French film director, who is also famous for having directed an animated film which was nominated for two Academy Awards in the categories Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. What is the title of this film? Hint

Les triplettes de Belleville

La proph�tie des grenouilles

Kirikou et les b�tes sauvages

Valse avec Bachir

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who confesses to be a big fan of Stromae, in the video of his song "Formidable"? Hint

A policeman

A tramway driver

A taxi driver

A postman

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which American music festival did Stromae perform a show in 2015? Hint

Coachella

Movement Electronic Music Festival

Lollapalooza

Ultra Music Festival

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the real name, and what is the nationality of Stromae?

Answer: Paul Van Haver, he's Belgian

Stromae (Paul Van Haver) is often compared to another Belgian artist, Jacques Brel, because of his voice, his phrasing and the themes in his songs, similar to "Le grand Jacques".

Paul Van Himst was a Belgian soccer player in the 60s and 70s.

2. What was the name of Stromae's first album, released in 2010 in Europe?

Answer: Cheese

It was in reference to the word that we must pronounce to smile on class photos. This is the theme of one of his songs on this album.

Ouistiti is the word used in France to smile for the pictures. Patata is the word used in Spain, and omelette is the word used in Sweden.

3. Stromae posted short videos to illustrate his music on the internet; what did he call them ?

Answer: Les le�ons de Stromae

You can see them on YouTube if you want.

4. Which song is number one in sales through Europe in 2009, according to European Hot 100 Singles, a classification conducted by Billboard and Music & Media?

Answer: Alors on danse

"Alors on danse" describes the difficulties of young adults to find their place in life and society, so they go dancing to forget and to leave their daily problems.

5. Which song, listed on Stromae's second album "Racine Carr�e", was chosen to be the anthem of the Belgian's soccer team during the World Cup, in Brazil, in 2014?

Answer: Ta f�te

He recorded a video with all the Belgian soccer team.

6. Which song begins with these lyrics ? "Dites-moi d'o� il vient, enfin je saurais o� je vais. Maman dit que lorsqu'on cherche bien, on finit toujours par trouver. Elle dit qu'il n'est jamais tr�s loin, qu'il part tr�s souvent travailler. Maman dit "travailler c'est bien", bien mieux qu'�tre mal accompagn�."

Answer: Papaoutai

"Papaoutai" is not only about of the physical absence of the father, but also about the paternal instinct, and questions that a man asks himself before becoming a father.

Sromae lost his father during the Rwandan genocide in 1994.

7. Stromae loves world music and he's a Cesaria Evora fan. He dedicated a song to her, but what was the nationality of Cesaria Evora?

Answer: Cape Verdean

Stromae wanted to meet and work with "La diva aux pieds nus" (The barefoot diva, which is Cesaria Evora's nickname) but she died before the meeting.

He dedicated her a song "Ave Cesaria" on his album, "Racine Carr�e".

Answer: Les triplettes de Belleville

Stromae was inspired by Bizet's opera, "Carmen", and borrowed the famous line "Prends garde � toi" ("Watch yourself out there") to talk about the dangers of social networks in general and Twitter in particular.

He attempts to demonstrate that by using these virtual ways of communication, real human relationships become superficial and are considered as consumer products.

Sylvain Chomet illustrates it combining nostalgia and modernity.

9. Who confesses to be a big fan of Stromae, in the video of his song "Formidable"?

Answer: A policeman

The video was shot with a hidden camera; Stromae pretended to be drunk and called to passersby in the streets of Brussels.

Some people tried to help him, others took pictures. Policemen, who tried to find out what was happening, recognized Stromae. One of them confessed to him that he's a big fan.

The singer pretended to be just having had a bad night and that he needed to rest. The police offered to escort him home, but he refused and stayed in the streets to finish his video.

10. In which American music festival did Stromae perform a show in 2015?

Answer: Coachella

He performed in April 2015 at Coachella festival. He normally comes back in September in New York, if his health allows.

Source: Author Ninarya27

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