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Whispering Jack Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz about the greatest Australian singer/entertainer ever.

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

Author
angel_innocent

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
155,363

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
837

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the song that started John's career in 1967? Hint

"Sadie"

"Raindrops"

"One"

"Looking Through a Tear"

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Question 2 of 10

2. The "Main Event" Concert featured John and which two other Australian singers? Hint

Jimmy Barnes and Kate Cebrano

Jimmy Barnes and Delta Goodrem

Anthony Warlow and Olivia Newton-John

Anthony Warlow and Delta Goodrem

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the band that John joined and was a part of between 1982 and 1985? Hint

Derwent River Band

Wild River Band

Little River Band

Long River Band

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Question 4 of 10

4. For year was John named "Australian of the Year"? Hint

1991

1990

1986

1988

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Question 5 of 10

5. John performed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games opening ceremony?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of John's 1996 Concert tour? Hint

"Romeo's Heart"

"Jack of Hearts"

"King of Heart's"

"Jack's Heart"

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Question 7 of 10

7. John has played Jesus in the "Jesus Christ Superstar" Musical?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which John Farnham song starts with the line, "Got myself into some trouble tonight"? Hint

"No Ordinary World"

"Looking through a Tear"

"Burn for You"

"Romeo's Heart"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who has NOT been a member of the John Farnham band? Hint

Danielle Gaha

Steve Williams

Chong Lim

Mark Waugh

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of John's famous come-back song? Hint

"You're the Voice"

"Man of the Hour"

"Age of Reasons"

"That's Freedom"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the song that started John's career in 1967?

Answer: "Sadie"

"Sadie the Cleaning Lady" was the song that started John's career in the Australian music market.

2. The "Main Event" Concert featured John and which two other Australian singers?

Answer: Anthony Warlow and Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John starred opposite John Travolta in "Grease" as Sandy.

3. What was the name of the band that John joined and was a part of between 1982 and 1985?

Answer: Little River Band

John was Little River Band's lead singer for the 3 years he was with them.

4. For year was John named "Australian of the Year"?

Answer: 1988

John has also sang at the opening of the AFL Grand Final.

5. John performed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games opening ceremony?

Answer: True

John sang a duet with Olivia Newton-John.

6. What was the name of John's 1996 Concert tour?

Answer: "Jack of Hearts"

"Jack of Hearts" was the concert name promoting Johns new album, "Romeo's Heart".

7. John has played Jesus in the "Jesus Christ Superstar" Musical?

Answer: True

The musical also starred Kate Ceberano.

8. Which John Farnham song starts with the line, "Got myself into some trouble tonight"?

Answer: "Burn for You"

The song, "Burn for You" was a tribute to John's wife when he was away for long periods of time on tour.

9. Who has NOT been a member of the John Farnham band?

Answer: Mark Waugh

Mark Waugh is actually an Australian cricket legend.
Danielle Gaha does backing vocals, Chong Lim plays the keyboards and Steve William plays the harmonica and saxophone.

10. What is the name of John's famous come-back song?

Answer: "You're the Voice"

This song was the make or break of John's career. His manager Glenn Wheatley put all his finances into recording this song and the album, "Whispering Jack".

Source: Author angel_innocent

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