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U2 - The Band Trivia Quiz

These are some simple questions about U2. Good luck and let me know what you think.

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

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genxrev

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,151

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. U2 formed in what country? Hint

Australia

Wales

Ireland

England

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Question 2 of 10

2. _____ is the lead singer for U2. Hint

Adam Clayton

The Edge

Bono

Larry Mullen Jr.

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Question 3 of 10

3. ___ plays guitar for U2. Hint

The Edge

Larry Mullen Jr.

Bono

Adam Clayton

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Question 4 of 10

4. _____ plays bass for U2. Hint

Larry Mullen Jr.

The Edge

Adam Clayton

Bono

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Question 5 of 10

5. ____ is the drummer for U2. Hint

The Edge

Adam Clayton

Bono

Larry Mullen Jr.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What album's lyrics were rewritten in a hurry, some in studio, due to loss or theft? Hint

October

Achtung Baby

War

Under a Blood Red Sky

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Question 7 of 10

7. U2 was not always known as U2. Their first name was Feedback, and then they became _________ ? Hint

Tribal Beats

Boy

The Hype

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which members were actually born in Ireland? Hint

Larry and Adam

Bono and Larry

Adam and the Edge

The Edge and Bono

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who started the band? Hint

Bono

Larry Mullen Jr.

The Edge

Adam Clayton

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Question 10 of 10

10. U2 is the name of what? Hint

A great band

A spy plane

All of the these

A submarine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. U2 formed in what country?

Answer: Ireland

Formed in Ireland, U2 spent several years there before touring in England, then internationally.

2. _____ is the lead singer for U2.

Answer: Bono

Bono could "do nothing" when the band formed, but he was too cool for them to turn away.

3. ___ plays guitar for U2.

Answer: The Edge

His distinctive playing style has contributed much of what is U2's sound.

4. _____ plays bass for U2.

Answer: Adam Clayton

Besides being the bass player, he was also the first manager of the band.

5. ____ is the drummer for U2.

Answer: Larry Mullen Jr.

His first drum kit was a present from his mother.

6. What album's lyrics were rewritten in a hurry, some in studio, due to loss or theft?

Answer: October

Bono's briefcase was lost or stolen in Seattle. In it were all the lyrics to what would become "October". The lyrics were re-written in a hurry, with Bono penning some of them at the microphone in studio!

7. U2 was not always known as U2. Their first name was Feedback, and then they became _________ ?

Answer: The Hype

They changed the name from The Hype to U2 at the suggestion of Dublin punk guru Steve Averill - they originally registered for the Harp Lager talent competition under the name The Hype but changed it to U2 when they arrived in Limerick for the event.

8. Which members were actually born in Ireland?

Answer: Bono and Larry

Bono and Larry were born in Dublin, Adam and the Edge were born in England.

9. Who started the band?

Answer: Larry Mullen Jr.

It all began with a note on a bulletin board at school!

10. U2 is the name of what?

Answer: All of the these

Obviously it's all three.

Source: Author genxrev

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