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The Carpenters Karen & Richard Quiz

A quiz for only the die-hard Carpenters fan!

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

Author
elsiefan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,049

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1755

Last 3 plays: Guest 176 (10/10), Guest 176 (9/10), Guest 86 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Karen & Richard's parents were called? Hint

Richard & Agnes

Harold & Lynn

George & Annie

Harold & Agnes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these celebrities did not appear on The Carpenters 1976 TV special? Hint

Victor Borge

John Denver

Ella Fitzgerald

Olivia Newton John

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Karen Carpenter's solo album called? Hint

Lovelines

Made In America

Karen Carpenter

A Song For You

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Question 4 of 10

4. Karen Carpenter married which of these eligible gentlemen in August 1980? Hint

Thomas Burris

John Bettis

Peter Knight

Peter Burris

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Richard Carpenter's songwriting partner? Hint

Jim Bettis

John Bettis

James Bettis

Carl Bettis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these songs was not included in the oldies medley from the 'Now & Then' album? Hint

Johnny Angel

One Fine Day

Da Do Ron Ron

The Leader Of The Pack

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Question 7 of 10

7. Richard Carpenter's middle name is.... Hint

John

Lynn

Harold

Lana

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is not an album by The Carpenters? Hint

Passage

Another Song

Horizon

Made In America

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is not a song recorded by Karen & Richard Carpenter? Hint

All Because Of You

Don't Cry For Me Argentina

Someday

I Can't Make Music

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Question 10 of 10

10. The name of The Carpenters ill-fated first album was called....? Hint

Offering

Carpenters

Ticket To Ride

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Nov 08 2024 : Guest 176: 10/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 176: 9/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 2: 5/10
Oct 16 2024 : calmdecember: 10/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 207: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Karen & Richard's parents were called?

Answer: Harold & Agnes

Agnes Reuwer Tatum married Harold Bertram Carpenter on April 9th 1935

2. Which of these celebrities did not appear on The Carpenters 1976 TV special?

Answer: Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald appeared on The Carpenters 1980 TV special.

3. What was Karen Carpenter's solo album called?

Answer: Karen Carpenter

"Karen Carpenter" was released in 1996. Thirteen years after her death!

4. Karen Carpenter married which of these eligible gentlemen in August 1980?

Answer: Thomas Burris

Karen Anne Carpenter married Thomas James Burris on August 31st 1980.

5. Who was Richard Carpenter's songwriting partner?

Answer: John Bettis

Richard met John Bettis at a choir rehearsal 1n 1967. He stepped in when John needed a pianist after a disastrous attempt at singing accapella!

6. Which of these songs was not included in the oldies medley from the 'Now & Then' album?

Answer: The Leader Of The Pack

The Leader Of The Pack was included in another oldies medley released on the "Live In Japan" 2 cd set!

7. Richard Carpenter's middle name is....

Answer: Lynn

The name is taken from grandmother Nelly Jane Lynn Carpenter

8. Which of these is not an album by The Carpenters?

Answer: Another Song

"Another Song" is track 12 on the album "Close To You"

9. Which of these is not a song recorded by Karen & Richard Carpenter?

Answer: All Because Of You

A bit of a trick question! "All Because of You" was recorded by Karen Carpenter & Phil Ramone in 1979. Richard Carpenter does not appear on this track!

10. The name of The Carpenters ill-fated first album was called....?

Answer: Offering

"Offering" was later repackaged as "Ticket To Ride" and became a big hit!

Source: Author elsiefan

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