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Remembering Aretha Franklin. How well do you know the Queen of Soul Quiz

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?

    • New York
    • Mississippi
    • Michigan
  • Question of

    What was her father’s occupation?

    • Janitor
    • Construction worker
    • Preacher
  • Question of

    Her mother’s occupation was a —

    • Homemaker
    • Teacher
    • Pianist
  • Question of

    At what age her first album “Songs of Faith” was released?

    • Age 16
    • Age 14
    • Age 24
  • Question of

    The first major record producer she signed with was —

    • Arista
    • Columbia
    • Atlantic
  • Question of

    In 1968 she was on the cover of which magazine?

    • Time
    • Rolling Stone
    • Ebony
  • Question of

    At what age did she have her first child?

    • Age 21
    • Age 16
    • Age 12
  • Question of

    She was the first —-to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987

    • African American
    • Woman
    • R and B Artist
  • Question of

    How many record sales does this best selling artist have?

    • 100 million
    • 75 million
    • 55 Million
  • Question of

    How many Billboard number one R and B singles does she have?

    • 12
    • 33
    • 20

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