How Well Do You Know Aretha Franklin?

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    Which single is described as Aretha's signature music?

    • Respect
    • Day Dreaming
    • Spanish Harlem
    • Freeway of Love
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Within her active years, Aretha had other occupations aside songwriting and singing. She had worked as an actress and an activist. Although she was used to singing pop, soul, gospel, and even dance music, she still retained time to spend doing other things. Aretha was also a mother of four children. Test your knowledge of the queen of soul with this trivia.

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  • 2. 
    Who was Aretha's first husband? - ProProfs

    Who was Aretha's first husband?

    • James Cleveland

    • Clarence LaVaughn

    • Ted White 

    • Glynn Turman

    Correct Answer
    A. Ted White 
    Explanation
    Aretha Franklin's first husband was Ted White.

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  • 3. 
    What is Aretha's birth month? - ProProfs

    What is Aretha's birth month?

    • January

    • February

    • March

    • April

    Correct Answer
    A. March
  • 4. 
    Where was Aretha born? - ProProfs

    Where was Aretha born?

    • Memphis

    • Nashville

    • Franklin

    • Jackson

    Correct Answer
    A. Memphis
    Explanation
    Aretha was born in Memphis.

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  • 5. 
    What year did Aretha win her first Grammy? - ProProfs

    What year did Aretha win her first Grammy?

    • 1956

    • 1963

    • 1968

    • 1978

    Correct Answer
    A. 1968
    Explanation
    Aretha won her first Grammy in 1968.

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  • 6. 
    Which year was Aretha inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame?  - ProProfs

    Which year was Aretha inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame? 

    • 1985

    • 1987

    • 1989

    • 1991

    Correct Answer
    A. 1987
    Explanation
    Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 1987. This means that she was recognized for her contributions to the music industry and her impact on rock and roll during that year.

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  • 7. 
    What year did Aretha get the Presidential Medal of Freedom? - ProProfs

    What year did Aretha get the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

    • 1998

    • 2002

    • 2005

    • 2008

    Correct Answer
    A. 2005
    Explanation
    Aretha received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005.

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  • 8. 
    How many times did Aretha's singles peak at number one on the R&B chat? - ProProfs

    How many times did Aretha's singles peak at number one on the R&B chat?

    • 5

    • 10

    • 15

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    Aretha's singles peaked at number one on the R&B chart a total of 20 times. This means that 20 of her singles reached the top position on the R&B chart, indicating their popularity and success within that genre.

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  • 9. 
    How old was Aretha when she signed her first record deal? - ProProfs

    How old was Aretha when she signed her first record deal?

    • 10

    • 11

    • 12

    • 14

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
    Explanation
    Aretha signed her first record deal at the age of 12.

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  • 10. 
    What is the name of Aretha's first record label?  - ProProfs

    What is the name of Aretha's first record label? 

    • Columbia Records

    • J.V.B. Records 

    • Atlantic Records

    • R.C.A. Records  

    Correct Answer
    A. J.V.B. Records 
    Explanation
    Aretha's first record label was J.V.B. Records.

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