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Quiz about The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong Quiz

How much do you know about this famous American jazz artist? This quiz contains questions about Armstrong's career, and lyrics to some of his songs! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by stevetastic. Estimated time: 2 mins.

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stevetastic

Time
2 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
379,770

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Difficulty
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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was Louis Armstrong born?` Hint

1801

1902

1899

1901

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Question 2 of 10

2. To which Armstrong song do the following lyrics belong?

"Give me your lips for just a moment,
and my imagination will make that moment live." Hint

Kiss to Build a Dream On

Hello, Dolly!

What a Wonderful World

Blueberry Hill

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Question 3 of 10

3. To which song do these popular lyrics belong?

"I see trees of green,
red roses too." Hint

Hello, Dolly!

Blueberry Hill

The Preacher

What a Wonderful World

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Armstrong song is named after a Broadway musical? Hint

What a Wonderful World

Hello, Dolly!

Gone Fishin'

The Preacher

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is an album featuring duets with Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby? Hint

King Louie and Cross

Gone Fishin'

Louis and Crosby and All That Jazz

Bing and Satchmo

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the lyrics, which hill did Louis Armstrong find his thrill on? Hint

Blackberry Hill

Cherry Tree Hill

Strawberry Hill

Blueberry Hill

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Question 7 of 10

7. Of which illness did Louis Armstrong die? Hint

cancer

heart attack

stroke

pneumonia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Nicknamed the peach state, which American state was on Armstrong's mind according to one of his songs? Hint

Georgia

Louisiana

Alaska

Hawaii

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Armstrong's most well-known nickname? Hint

Satchmo

New Orleans Man

King Louie

Jazzy

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Question 10 of 10

10. To which Armstrong song do these lyrics belong?

"There are lots of things you can do alone." Hint

Hello, Dolly!

I Still Get Jealous

Blueberry Hill

Takes Two to Tango

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Louis Armstrong born?`

Answer: 1901

Although Armstrong claimed to be born on July 4, 1900, it was only after his death in 1971 that historians discovered that he was actually born on August 4, 1901.

2. To which Armstrong song do the following lyrics belong? "Give me your lips for just a moment, and my imagination will make that moment live."

Answer: Kiss to Build a Dream On

This song was featured on the 1993 movie "Sleepless in Seattle".

3. To which song do these popular lyrics belong? "I see trees of green, red roses too."

Answer: What a Wonderful World

This track was featured in the 1987 film, "Good Morning Vietnam". It was written by George Weiss, and was recorded by Armstrong in 1967 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

4. Which Armstrong song is named after a Broadway musical?

Answer: Hello, Dolly!

"Hello, Dolly!" is a 1964 Broadway musical which was later made into a movie. Armstrong's version of the title song of the musical was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.

5. Which of these is an album featuring duets with Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby?

Answer: Bing and Satchmo

This studio album has hits such as "The Preacher" and "Dardanella".

6. According to the lyrics, which hill did Louis Armstrong find his thrill on?

Answer: Blueberry Hill

Originally recorded in 1940 by the Sammy Kaye Orchestra, it was later recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1949. Armstrong's version reached number 29 on the Billboard top 40.

7. Of which illness did Louis Armstrong die?

Answer: heart attack

Armstrong died of a heart attack on July 6, 1971 in New York City, New York.

8. Nicknamed the peach state, which American state was on Armstrong's mind according to one of his songs?

Answer: Georgia

"Georgia On My Mind" was originally performed in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael. It was also covered by Ray Charles in 1960, and later by Louis Armstrong. It's also the state song of Georgia.

9. What was Armstrong's most well-known nickname?

Answer: Satchmo

Armstrong was nicknamed Satchmo because his mouth was thought to be in the shape of a satchel.

10. To which Armstrong song do these lyrics belong? "There are lots of things you can do alone."

Answer: Takes Two to Tango

This song reached number 28 on the Billboard magazine best seller chart on October 17, 1952.

Source: Author stevetastic

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