How Well Do You Know Songs From The Carpenters?

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1. Do you know the name of the female half of the duo?

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The question asks for the name of the female half of the duo. Out of the given options, "Karen" is the only name that is a female name. Therefore, the correct answer is Karen.

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How Well Do You Know Songs From The Carpenters? - Quiz

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... see morethey have had their fair share of fame, tours, money, and greatest hits, they have still had their downs. see less

2. What was their surname?

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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?

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Their career ended in 1983.

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4. Which US state were they born?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Their career lasted for 14 years.

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9. When did they perform together as a duo?

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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?

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Richard started learning how to play the piano at the age of 8.

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Do you know the name of the female half of the duo?
What was their surname?
When did their career end?
Which US state were they born?
What was Richard addicted to, that caused his one year leave in 1979?
How many albums did they record in their 14-year long career?
How many years does Richard have over Karen?
How long did their career last for?
When did they perform together as a duo?
When did Richard start learning how to play a piano?
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