She was crowned the Queen of Soul – a much deserved title. Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16th at the age of 76 from reported advanced pancreatic cancer. Her performance of “This is Thee” at the inauguration of Barack Obama in 2006 received international acclaim. She was a big commercial success between the 1960’s and 1970’s and continued to be a driving force in R and B music until her passing. How well do you know the Queen of Soul. Test your knowledge with this quiz.
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Question of
Aretha Franklin was born in which state?
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New York
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Mississippi
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Michigan
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What was her father’s occupation?
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Janitor
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Construction worker
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Preacher
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Her mother’s occupation was a —
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Homemaker
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Teacher
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Pianist
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Question of
At what age her first album “Songs of Faith” was released?
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Age 16
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Age 14
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Age 24
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Question of
The first major record producer she signed with was —
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Arista
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Columbia
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Atlantic
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Question of
In 1968 she was on the cover of which magazine?
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Time
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Rolling Stone
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Ebony
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Question of
At what age did she have her first child?
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Age 21
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Age 16
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Age 12
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Question of
She was the first —-to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987
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African American
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Woman
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R and B Artist
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How many record sales does this best selling artist have?
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100 million
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75 million
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55 Million
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Question of
How many Billboard number one R and B singles does she have?
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12
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33
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20
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I know very little about her, so I only have four correct answers
She was an American icon so it is understandable. Thanks for taking the quiz
5/10, unfortunately didn’t know much about her. Just know that she was a favorite singer of Freddie Mercury
I guess she was more popular in North America. Thanks for taking the quiz
You got 4 out of 10 right!
Could be better
Yeah!
Thanks for trying. I am sure you learned a little more about her.
Six out of ten for the late great Aretha Franklin. Her music like the late Donna Summer will live on forever in our hearts.
She will have a lasting impact on music.
Aretha Franklin “Respect” the late Donna Summer aka “The Diva” and artists of the 1960s and 1970s who made some wonderful tunes will live in our lives since their good works will inspire us to be wonderful people.
waoo nice post very interesting!
You got 7 out of 10 right!
Great score. Thanks for doing the quiz
hmm.. Yeah really nice quiz!!!
She was a legend. I got 8 correct.
You knew her well. Yes a legend indeed.
Aretha Franklin. How well do you know the Queen of Soul Quiz
You got 5 out of 10 right!
Not so bad
I loved hearing her when I was younger.
Me too and her music never gets old.
Thank you very much forever Aneta Frenklin
She will be surely missed but her music will live on forever.