How Well Do You Know Songs From The Carpenters?
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Do you know the name of the female half of the duo?
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Chloe
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Hannah
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Karen
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Elizabeth
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The Carpenters are one of the most critically acclaimed vocal duos in history. The likes of Silent Night, They Long To Be, and We've Only Just Begun are some of their most popular songs to hit our ears.
The duo have sold more than 90 million records worldwide and though they have had their fair share of fame, tours, money, and greatest hits, they have still had their downs.
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What was their surname?
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Wood
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McCarthy
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Carpenters
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Greys
Correct Answer
A. CarpentersExplanation
The correct answer is "Carpenters." This suggests that the question is asking for the surname of a group or individuals. Out of the given options, "Carpenters" is the only one that can be a surname. Wood, McCarthy, and Greys are more commonly used as last names, but Carpenters is a surname that is derived from the occupation of being a carpenter.Rate this question:
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When did their career end?
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1983
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1990
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1967
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1978
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A. 1983Explanation
Their career ended in 1983.Rate this question:
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Which US state were they born?
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New York
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Florida
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Connecticut
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Massachusetts
Correct Answer
A. ConnecticutExplanation
The answer is Connecticut because the question asks about the US state where the person was born, and Connecticut is one of the options provided.Rate this question:
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What was Richard addicted to, that caused his one year leave in 1979?
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Benzodiazepines
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Heroine
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Amphetamines
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Quaalude
Correct Answer
A. QuaaludeExplanation
Richard was addicted to Quaalude, which caused his one-year leave in 1979. Quaalude is a sedative-hypnotic drug that was commonly used as a recreational drug in the 1970s. It produces a sedative and euphoric effect, leading to addiction and dependence. Richard's addiction to Quaalude was severe enough to require him to take a one-year leave, likely for rehabilitation and recovery.Rate this question:
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How many albums did they record in their 14-year long career?
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4
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8
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10
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15
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A. 10Explanation
The answer is 10 because it states that they recorded albums throughout their 14-year long career. Therefore, if we assume they released an album every year, it would be reasonable to conclude that they recorded 10 albums in total.Rate this question:
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How many years does Richard have over Karen?
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1
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3
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2
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4
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A. 4Explanation
Richard has 4 years over Karen because the question is asking for the age difference between the two individuals. The options provided are numbers representing the age difference, and the highest number is 4. Therefore, Richard has a 4-year age advantage over Karen.Rate this question:
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How long did their career last for?
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20 Years
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16 Years
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14 Years
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12 Years
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A. 14 YearsExplanation
Their career lasted for 14 years.Rate this question:
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When did they perform together as a duo?
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1950
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1960
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1965
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1970
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A. 1965Explanation
In the given question, the answer is 1965. This suggests that the duo performed together in the year 1965.Rate this question:
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When did Richard start learning how to play a piano?
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6
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8
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10
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12
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A. 8Explanation
Richard started learning how to play the piano at the age of 8.Rate this question:
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