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The Hoosiers Trivia Quiz

The Hoosiers are one of my favourite bands, how much do you know about them?

A multiple-choice quiz by willbill6. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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willbill6

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of The Hoosiers debut single? Hint

Goodbye Mr A

Worst Case Scenario

Cops and Robbers

Worried about Ray

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of The Hoosiers second single? Hint

Worried About Ray

Goodbye Mr A

Worst Case Scenario

Cops and Robbers

3. What song are these opening lyrics from?:
"You got out the wrong side of bed and liked it
The only love you get is unrequited
Mourning monday, all week long's not healthy
But being happy's only for the wealthy." Hint

Worried about Ray

Cops and Robbers

Goodbye Mr A

Worst Case Scenario

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the lead singer for the group? Hint

Martin Skarendahl

Tom Jefferys

Alfonso Sharlando

Irwin Sparkes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What song are these lyrics from?:
"We're at a revolution
And we're baying for your blood
We're laying down the law
And your name's mud." Hint

Cops and Robbers

Goodbye Mr A

Worst Case Scenario

Worried about Ray

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of their debut album? Hint

This Is The Life

The Trick To Life

Beautiful World

Life In Cartoon Motion

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song are these lyrics from?:
"They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall
They say the future's out to get you
You know that I won't let you fall" Hint

Cops and Robbers

Goodbye Mr A

Worried About Ray

Worst Case Scenario

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the first song the band released in 2008? Hint

Worst Case Scenario

Worried About Ray

Goodbye Mr A

Cops and Robbers

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or False?: "Goodbye Mr A" is one of the title tracks to the video game "FIFA. 08".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, how many band members are there? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of The Hoosiers debut single?

Answer: Worried about Ray

It was the first single to be released from the band's debut album "The Trick To Life". It was released on June 25, 2007.

2. What was the name of The Hoosiers second single?

Answer: Goodbye Mr A

The song entered the UK Singles Chart at #5 on Sunday 14 October 2007 and it climbed to #4 the following week. The song was released on 8 October, its video having debuted on 2 September on Channel 4.

3. What song are these opening lyrics from?: "You got out the wrong side of bed and liked it The only love you get is unrequited Mourning monday, all week long's not healthy But being happy's only for the wealthy."

Answer: Worst Case Scenario

"Worst Case Scenario" was the third single released from their first album, "The Trick To Life". It was released January 7, 2008.

4. Who is the lead singer for the group?

Answer: Irwin Sparkes

Irwin was born in Reading and moved to America with best friend, now band member Alfonso Sharlando, where they both played football for Indiana University.

5. What song are these lyrics from?: "We're at a revolution And we're baying for your blood We're laying down the law And your name's mud."

Answer: Cops and Robbers

"Cops and Robbers" was first released on 22nd October 2007, as a track on the album 'The Trick to Life'.

6. What is the name of their debut album?

Answer: The Trick To Life

It reached no.1 in the album charts. "This is the life" is an album by Amy Macdonald; "Beautiful World" is an album by Take That; "Life In Cartoon Motion" is an album by Mika.

7. What song are these lyrics from?: "They say the future's out to get you You know that I won't let you fall They say the future's out to get you You know that I won't let you fall"

Answer: Worried About Ray

"Worried About Ray" also reached #4 on the Download charts. It was the first single to be released from the band's debut album, "The Trick To Life".

8. What was the first song the band released in 2008?

Answer: Worst Case Scenario

"Worst Case Scenario" was released in the UK on 8 January, 2008. "Goodbye Mr A" was released on 8 October 2007, "Worried About Ray" was released on June 25, 2007.

9. True or False?: "Goodbye Mr A" is one of the title tracks to the video game "FIFA. 08".

Answer: True

"FIFA 08" was released in September for Australia and Europe, and October for America, in 2007.

10. Finally, how many band members are there?

Answer: 3

The band members are Irwin Sparkes (vocals, guitar), Martin Skarendahl (bass and guitar for acoustic performances) and Alfonso (Alan) Sharland (drums).

Source: Author willbill6

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