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U2ology Trivia Quiz

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

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Author
thetim

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,602

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1969

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who produced U2's first three albums? Hint

Brian Eno

Steve Lillywhite

Daniel Lanois

The Edge

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Question 2 of 15

2. Quote Bono: "The God I believe in isn't..." Finish the sentence. Hint

short of cash, mister.

afraid of the devil

a liar

wearing a white robe and sandals

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who gave Bono his now famous Fly Shades? Hint

Keith Richards

Gavin Friday

Fintan Fitzgerald

The Edge

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Question 4 of 15

4. What type of guitar amplifier does the Edge use almost exclusively? Hint

Fender

Line 6

Vox

Marshall

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Question 5 of 15

5. On the cover of "All That You Can't Leave Behind", the gate number in the background reads J33-3. What does this number a reference to? Hint

The speed the album would be played at in vinyl format

The gate number of that flight

The amount of time it took for the photo shoot

Jeremiah 33:3

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Question 6 of 15

6. The Edge's brother Dik, a former member of U2, was a member of what Dublin area band? Hint

The Scene

Thin Lizzy

The Virgin Prunes

The Radiators from Space

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was the name of the free concert, captured on the "Rattle and Hum" film, U2 held in San Fransisco Hint

"Live-Aid"

It had no name

"Save the Yuppies"

"Lunchtime in the Park"

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which James Bond movie did Bono and The Edge write the theme song for? Hint

"The Living Daylights"

"License to Kill"

"Tomorrow Never Dies"

"Goldeneye"

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which book of the Bible did Bono write an introduction to for the Pocket Canon Series? Hint

Revelation

Genesis

Matthew

Psalms

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Question 10 of 15

10. In the mid-seventies, the band, plus Edge's brother, played their first gig, a ten minute set at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, under what name? Hint

The Hype

The Dubliners

Feedback

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Question 11 of 15

11. On the "PopMart" tour in 1997, in what country did the lemon not open, leaving the members of U2 trapped inside? Hint

USA

Sarejevo

Norway

China

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which two members of U2 tragically lost their mothers at an early age? Hint

Edge and Adam

Larry and Edge

Adam and Bono

Bono and Larry

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Question 13 of 15

13. To which supermodel was Adam once engaged? Hint

Cindy Crawford

Naomi Campbell

Nikki Taylor

Sheryl Tiggs

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Question 14 of 15

14. In what magazine did Adam place this ad early in the bands career: "Manager seeking the whereabouts of The Hype after amazing Howth gig. Please ring Brian 450822. It was great lads." Hint

Hot Press

NME

Rolling Stone

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where did U2 play their first Canadian date on 1997's "PopMart" tour? Hint

Edmonton

Montreal

Toronto

Winnipeg

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who produced U2's first three albums?

Answer: Steve Lillywhite

Steve Lillywhite also came back to produce the soundtrack to the "Elevation Live" DVD.

2. Quote Bono: "The God I believe in isn't..." Finish the sentence.

Answer: short of cash, mister.

This, in my opinion, is one of Bono's greatest quotes. It can be heard during the song "Bullet the Blue Sky" on the "Rattle and Hum" film.

3. Who gave Bono his now famous Fly Shades?

Answer: Fintan Fitzgerald

Fintan Fitzgerald is the band's stylist, he gave them to Bono during the "Achtung Baby" sessions.

4. What type of guitar amplifier does the Edge use almost exclusively?

Answer: Vox

The Vox AC30 amplifier is responsible for many of the very unique soundscapes associated with the Edge's and U2's signature sound.

5. On the cover of "All That You Can't Leave Behind", the gate number in the background reads J33-3. What does this number a reference to?

Answer: Jeremiah 33:3

Bono calls this verse God's phone number, it reads: "call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." (NIV) The band had the photo doctored to include this verse reference.

6. The Edge's brother Dik, a former member of U2, was a member of what Dublin area band?

Answer: The Virgin Prunes

Dik Evans joined The Virgin Prunes after leaving the band that would become U2. The Prunes also included Bono's best friend Gavin Friday.

7. What was the name of the free concert, captured on the "Rattle and Hum" film, U2 held in San Fransisco

Answer: "Save the Yuppies"

This was the same concert that Bono spray painted "Rock and Roll, Stops the Traffic" on city property, an action that the police put out a warrant of arrest for. The warrant was later dropped.

8. Which James Bond movie did Bono and The Edge write the theme song for?

Answer: "Goldeneye"

Bono and The Edge wrote this song for Tina Turner to sing at the beginning of the first Pierce Brosnan James Bond movie.

9. Which book of the Bible did Bono write an introduction to for the Pocket Canon Series?

Answer: Psalms

It is a really interesting read, if you ever get the chance to pick it up, do so. Oh and Bono's intro is good too.

10. In the mid-seventies, the band, plus Edge's brother, played their first gig, a ten minute set at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, under what name?

Answer: Feedback

During the set they even played a one minute cover of Peter Frampton's "Show Me the Way."

11. On the "PopMart" tour in 1997, in what country did the lemon not open, leaving the members of U2 trapped inside?

Answer: Norway

One magazine wrote "a more perfect Spinal Tap moment couldn't have been planned."

12. Which two members of U2 tragically lost their mothers at an early age?

Answer: Bono and Larry

Both Bono and Larry lost their mothers before the band had found success, and the two have been forever bonded because of it.

13. To which supermodel was Adam once engaged?

Answer: Naomi Campbell

Adam and Naomi were engaged in the 1990s

14. In what magazine did Adam place this ad early in the bands career: "Manager seeking the whereabouts of The Hype after amazing Howth gig. Please ring Brian 450822. It was great lads."

Answer: NME

Adam was trying to gain some more cheap publicity for the band in their early days.

15. Where did U2 play their first Canadian date on 1997's "PopMart" tour?

Answer: Winnipeg

I was at this show, it was amazing, and I have been crazy about U2 ever since.

Source: Author thetim

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