How Well Do You Know Adam Young?

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Born in the late 1960s, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist named Adam Young is a product of Iowa and Minnesota.
He is the only constant member and founder of a music project, which has a musical style often characterized with the genres of electronic music, indietronica, and synth-pop.
In addition, Adam Young has also created many other music projects.

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1.

Adam Young started making short movies on his parents' camera at what age?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  9
Correct Answer
B. 7

Explanation
Adam Young started making short movies on his parents' camera at the age of 7.

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2.

Which of these titles is one of his hit single's?
- A.
  
  Butterflies
- B.
  
  Fireflies
- C.
  
  Winter
- D.
  
  Snowflakes
Correct Answer
B. Fireflies

Explanation
"Fireflies" is one of his hit singles.

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3.

His first job was at which company?
- A.
  
  Zim American Integrated Shipping Services
- B.
  
  ParkShip USA
- C.
  
  Coca-Cola Shipping Company
- D.
  
  Starbucks
Correct Answer
C. Coca-Cola Shipping Company

Explanation
The correct answer is Coca-Cola Shipping Company because it is the only option listed that is a shipping company. The other options, Zim American Integrated Shipping Services, ParkShip USA, and Starbucks, are not shipping companies.

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4.

Young is known to be suffering from which medical condition?
- A.
  
  Amnesia
- B.
  
  ADHD
- C.
  
  Insomnia
- D.
  
  Diabetes
Correct Answer
C. Insomnia

Explanation
Insomnia is the correct answer because it is a medical condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. It is often associated with sleep deprivation, fatigue, and impaired daytime functioning. Young is known to be suffering from insomnia, indicating that they have trouble sleeping.

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5.

In the beginning, Young started posting his music on which social media?
- A.
  
  Facebook
- B.
  
  Twitter
- C.
  
  Instagram
- D.
  
  MySpace
Correct Answer
D. MySpace

Explanation
Young started posting his music on MySpace in the beginning. MySpace was one of the earliest social media platforms where users could create profiles, connect with friends, and share content such as music. It was particularly popular among musicians and artists as a platform to showcase their work.

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6.

After his music went viral, Young was signed by which record label?
- A.
  
  Sony Music Entertainment
- B.
  
  Motown Records
- C.
  
  Universal Republic Records
- D.
  
  Def Jam Records
Correct Answer
C. Universal Republic Records

Explanation
After Young's music went viral, he was signed by Universal Republic Records.

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7.

In which year did Young win the Billboard Japan Digital & Airplay Overseas Award of the Year?
- A.
  
  2012
- B.
  
  2011
- C.
  
  2010
- D.
  
  2009
Correct Answer
A. 2012

Explanation
Young won the Billboard Japan Digital & Airplay Overseas Award of the Year in 2012.

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8.

He is popularly associated with which name?
- A.
  
  Elect Music
- B.
  
  Young Band
- C.
  
  Owl Music
- D.
  
  Hot Metal Music
Correct Answer
C. Owl Music

Explanation
The correct answer is "Owl Music" because the question asks for the name that is popularly associated with the person mentioned. Therefore, out of the given options, "Owl Music" is the name that is most commonly linked or connected to the person in question.

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9.

What is the first song of Young to be certified platinum?
- A.
  
  Mirage
- B.
  
  Fireflies
- C.
  
  Umbrella Beach
- D.
  
  Alligator Sky
Correct Answer
B. Fireflies

Explanation
"Fireflies" is the correct answer because it was the first song by Young to be certified platinum. This means that it sold over one million copies, indicating its popularity and commercial success.

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10.

What is the name of his long-term manager?
- A.
  
  Shane Duff
- B.
  
  Peter Makay
- C.
  
  Steve Bursky
- D.
  
  Paul Busky
Correct Answer
C. Steve Bursky

Explanation
Steve Bursky is the correct answer because he is mentioned as the long-term manager of the person in question. The other options, Shane Duff, Peter Makay, and Paul Busky, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.

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