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Weird Al's Own Quiz

Guess what? I created this quiz on Weird Al's Birthday, 15 minutes after. Hope you know his birthday for question 1.

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

Author
Devro

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1183

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was "Weird Al" born? Hint

September 23, 1960

February 29, 1960

August 17, 1955

October 23, 1959

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does "Al" stand for? Hint

Alex

Alfred

Al isn't his real name

Just plain "Al"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following songs were NOT on "Weird Al"s first album titled "'Weird Al' Yankovic" Hint

The Saga Begins

Gotta Boogie

I Love Rocky Road

Ricky

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Weird Al" is related to The Polka King, Frankie Yankovic.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What album did "Weird Al" release in 2003? Hint

Running with Scissors

Poodle Hat

Even Worse

None

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Question 6 of 10

6. How old was "Weird Al" when he started taking accordion lessons? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Weird Al"'s parents are divorced.

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is "Weird Al"'s daughter's name Hint

Nina

Suzanne

Stephanie

He doesn't have one

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Poodle Hat" has which of the following on it?
Hint

Tour Videos

"Weird Al"'s Home Videos

Absolutely Nothing

Downloadable Screensavers

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is "Weird Al"'s poodle's name? Hint

Lassy

John

Bela

He has none

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was "Weird Al" born?

Answer: October 23, 1959

He was born at exactly 1:56 P.M.

2. What does "Al" stand for?

Answer: Alfred

His full name is Alfred Matthew Yankovic.

3. Which of the following songs were NOT on "Weird Al"s first album titled "'Weird Al' Yankovic"

Answer: The Saga Begins

"The Saga Begins", a parody of Don McLean's "American Pie", was not introduced until June 1999 on his 10th album, "Running with Scissors".

4. "Weird Al" is related to The Polka King, Frankie Yankovic.

Answer: False

Yankovic is not a common last name, but they were not related, although they were friends for many years.

5. What album did "Weird Al" release in 2003?

Answer: Poodle Hat

His latest album, "Poodle Hat", came 4 years after the previous one. Hopefully, big fans like me and you (or at least you should be) won't have to wait four years for every new year.

6. How old was "Weird Al" when he started taking accordion lessons?

Answer: 6

It was the day before his seventh birthday. A salesman came to the Yankovic's door offering cheap guitar or accordion lessons and his parents choose the accordion. He quit taking lesson a few years later and began to teach himself.

7. "Weird Al"'s parents are divorced.

Answer: No

"Weird Al"'s parents were together from before he was born, until their tragic deaths in 2004 from carbon monoxide poisoning.

8. What is "Weird Al"'s daughter's name

Answer: Nina

Suzanne is his wife's name. I used Stephanie randomly.

9. "Poodle Hat" has which of the following on it?

Answer: "Weird Al"'s Home Videos

These can be viewed on your computer. It also has lyrics, a photo gallery, and the versions of some of the songs on it with only music.

10. What is "Weird Al"'s poodle's name?

Answer: Bela

Bela is on his head on the cover of "Poodle Hat". They also have a cockatiel.

Source: Author Devro

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