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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    • Hannah
    • Karen
    • 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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  • 2. 
    What was their surname? - ProProfs

    What was their surname?

    • Wood

    • McCarthy

    • Carpenters

    • Greys

    Correct Answer
    A. Carpenters
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 
    When did their career end? - ProProfs

    When did their career end?

    • 1983

    • 1990

    • 1967

    • 1978

    Correct Answer
    A. 1983
    Explanation
    Their career ended in 1983.

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  • 4. 
    Which US state were they born? - ProProfs

    Which US state were they born?

    • New York

    • Florida

    • Connecticut

    • Massachusetts

    Correct Answer
    A. Connecticut
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 
    What was Richard addicted to, that caused his one year leave in 1979? - ProProfs

    What was Richard addicted to, that caused his one year leave in 1979?

    • Benzodiazepines

    • Heroine

    • Amphetamines

    • Quaalude

    Correct Answer
    A. Quaalude
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 
    How many albums did they record in their 14-year long career? - ProProfs

    How many albums did they record in their 14-year long career?

    • 4

    • 8

    • 10

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 
    How many years does Richard have over Karen? - ProProfs

    How many years does Richard have over Karen?

    • 1

    • 3

    • 2

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 
    How long did their career last for? - ProProfs

    How long did their career last for?

    • 20 Years

    • 16 Years

    • 14 Years

    • 12 Years

    Correct Answer
    A. 14 Years
    Explanation
    Their career lasted for 14 years.

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  • 9. 
    When did they perform together as a duo? - ProProfs

    When did they perform together as a duo?

    • 1950

    • 1960

    • 1965

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1965
    Explanation
    In the given question, the answer is 1965. This suggests that the duo performed together in the year 1965.

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  • 10. 
    When did Richard start learning how to play a piano? - ProProfs

    When did Richard start learning how to play a piano?

    • 6

    • 8

    • 10

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    Richard started learning how to play the piano at the age of 8.

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