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Quiz about The Life and Music of Ed Sheeran

The Life and Music of Ed Sheeran Quiz

How much do you know about the life and music of singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,875

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ed Sheeran was born in which of these countries? Hint

Ireland

England

Scotland

Wales

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although Ed released many independent EPs beginning in 2005, he did not really become well known until 2011 with the release of his debut studio album. What is the name of this album? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ed's first single from his debut album was "The A Team". What is it about? Hint

a pregnancy that ends with a miscarriage

the murder of a friend

a trip to London

a drug-addicted prostitute

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Question 4 of 10

4. At which of these sporting events did Ed perform? Hint

2012 Summer Olympics

2012 Super Bowl

2014 Winter Olympics

2014 FIFA World Cup

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2012, Ed co-wrote and sang the song "Everything Has Changed" for the CD "Red", which was the fourth album of what singer? Hint

Christina Perri

Mikill Pane

Lupe Fiasco

Taylor Swift

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Question 6 of 10

6. With whom did Ed perform at the 2013 Grammy Awards? Hint

Bruno Mars

Sting

Justin Timberlake

Elton John

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ed contributed the song "I See Fire" to the soundtrack of which 2013 film? Hint

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Thor: The Dark World

Iron Man 3

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ed was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Did he win?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. In June 2014, Ed's second album was released. What is its title? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the first single from Ed's second CD, which was written with Pharrell Williams? Hint

Sing

I'm a Mess

One

Afire Love

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ed Sheeran was born in which of these countries?

Answer: England

Edward Christopher Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991 in Hebden Bridge, England. He has an older brother named Matthew. At the age of four, he began to sing in his church's choir. He learned to play the guitar at a young age as well.

2. Although Ed released many independent EPs beginning in 2005, he did not really become well known until 2011 with the release of his debut studio album. What is the name of this album?

Answer: +

"+" was released in September of 2011. Although the CD had mixed reviews from critics, it gained him many fans. It reached number five on the U.S. Billboard 200.

3. Ed's first single from his debut album was "The A Team". What is it about?

Answer: a drug-addicted prostitute

Ed wrote "The A Team" after visiting a homeless shelter. The song's title came from the fact that crack, the drug mentioned in the song's lyrics, is classified as a "Class A drug". Despite the song's topic, it has become very popular. Ed performed it at the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in June 2012.

4. At which of these sporting events did Ed perform?

Answer: 2012 Summer Olympics

Ed performed during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics. He sang a cover of the Pink Floyd song "Wish You Were Here" with Richard Jones, Nick Mason, and Mike Rutherford.

5. In 2012, Ed co-wrote and sang the song "Everything Has Changed" for the CD "Red", which was the fourth album of what singer?

Answer: Taylor Swift

"Red" was released in October 2012 and was one of the best-selling new albums of the year. The song "Everything Has Changed" is about getting to know a new romantic interest better. In June 2013, Ed and Taylor performed the song live on the series finale of "Britain's Got Talent". Ed opened for Taylor during her 2013 Red Tour for all of the North American shows.

6. With whom did Ed perform at the 2013 Grammy Awards?

Answer: Elton John

They sang the song "The A Team" together as the show's second performance. "The A Team" was also nominated for Song of the Year at these Grammys, but lost to "We Are Young" by Fun and featuring Janelle Mon�e.

7. Ed contributed the song "I See Fire" to the soundtrack of which 2013 film?

Answer: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" came out in December 2013. It is the second movie in the trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit". The song, "I See Fire", is played during the movie's end credits. The song is also a deluxe edition track on Ed's second CD.

8. Ed was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Did he win?

Answer: No

No, he lost the award to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The other nominees for Best New Artist were James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kacey Musgraves.

9. In June 2014, Ed's second album was released. What is its title?

Answer: x

"x", which is read as "multiply", received mostly positive reviews, but also some lower ratings as well. "Entertainment Weekly" gave is a B rating and "USA Today" gave it three and a half out of four stars. "Rolling Stone" gave it three out of five stars.

It reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard 200. It also reached number one spots on charts in countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and New Zealand.

10. What is the name of the first single from Ed's second CD, which was written with Pharrell Williams?

Answer: Sing

"Sing" has a different sound than Ed's previous work. It received positive reviews. It was written with and produced by singer Pharrell Williams. Ed performed the song for the first time on "Saturday Night Live" on April 12, 2014.

Source: Author zebra101

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