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War of the Worlds Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Jeff Wayne's musical version of this classic H.G.Wells Sci-fi story?

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

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kizlode

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5 mins

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145,912

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what month and year was 'The War of the Worlds' double album first released in the U.K? Hint

June 1978

September 1978

June 1979

September 1979

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which U.K. 1970s pop star plays the part of 'The Artillary Man' on the album? Hint

David Bowie

Gary Glitter

Alvin Stardust

David Essex

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which world famous actor plays the part of 'The Journalist' on the album? Hint

Richard Harris

John Hurt

Anthony Hopkins

Richard Burton

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'The Epilogue' on the album is a conversation between two NASA tracking stations, but where are the stations based? Hint

Houston and Canberra

Pasadena and Bermuda

Madrid and Bermuda

Pasadena and Houston

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote almost all of the lyrics for the album? Hint

H.G.Wells

Jeff Wayne

Garry Osbourne

Tim Rice

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which, now dead, rock star plays the part of 'Parson Nathaniel' on the album? Hint

John Lennon

Marc Bolan

Phil Lynott

Freddie Mercury

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Question 7 of 10

7. On the album what date does 'The Journalist' say the first flare was seen leaving Mars? Hint

18th June

12th June

12th August

18th August

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which vocalist sang the song 'Forever Autumn' that was released as a single from the album? Hint

Paul Young

Justin Hayward

Robert Plant

Paul Rodgers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the Bass guitarist on the whole double album? Hint

John Paul Jones

Overend Watts

Geezer Butler

Herbie Flowers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who painted the cover artwork for the album? Hint

Geoff Taylor

Michael Trim

Peter Goodfellow

Josh Kirby

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what month and year was 'The War of the Worlds' double album first released in the U.K?

Answer: June 1978

This double album became the second most popular concept album of all time, the first being Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'.

2. Which U.K. 1970s pop star plays the part of 'The Artillary Man' on the album?

Answer: David Essex

Jeff Wayne was the producer and arranger on many of David Essex singles.

3. Which world famous actor plays the part of 'The Journalist' on the album?

Answer: Richard Burton

The Journalist is the main narrator of the story and is played with incredible strength by Richard Burton.

4. 'The Epilogue' on the album is a conversation between two NASA tracking stations, but where are the stations based?

Answer: Pasadena and Bermuda

All of the voices on 'The Epilogue' are provided by Jeff Wayne himself.

5. Who wrote almost all of the lyrics for the album?

Answer: Garry Osbourne

An almost unheard of lyricist, Garry Osbourne also wrote lyrics for other projects by Jeff Wayne including a musical version of 'Spartacus'.

6. Which, now dead, rock star plays the part of 'Parson Nathaniel' on the album?

Answer: Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott was the lead singer and bass guitarist with Thin Lizzy, he plays the part of the parson with passion. A film about his life was due out at the end of 2003.

7. On the album what date does 'The Journalist' say the first flare was seen leaving Mars?

Answer: 12th August

8. Which vocalist sang the song 'Forever Autumn' that was released as a single from the album?

Answer: Justin Hayward

'Forever Autumn' was the only single released from the double album that achieved chart success. Justin Hayward is the lead singer with The Moody Blues.

9. What was the name of the Bass guitarist on the whole double album?

Answer: Herbie Flowers

Herbie Flowers was a member of clasical rock band Sky, and played bass on David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' album?

10. Who painted the cover artwork for the album?

Answer: Michael Trim

Michael Trim, Geoff Taylor and Peter Goodfellow all provided artwork for the album but it was Michael Trim's picture of the warship 'Thunderchild' being melted by a martian heat ray that was used for the cover.

Source: Author kizlode

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