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Nicknamed the Queen of Soul, many had concluded that she was called that because of her songs which were described to touch the souls of many. At a young age of 24, Aretha Franklin had gained a very huge boost to her career after signing with Atlantic Records in 1966. Take the quiz on Aretha franklin and find out how much you know about the Soul singer.

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1.

Aretha last performance at a presidential inauguration was for which of these presidents?
- A.
  
  George W. Bush
- B.
  
  Bill Clinton
- C.
  
  Barack Obama
- D.
  
  Jimmy Carter
Correct Answer
C. Barack Obama

Explanation
Aretha's last performance at a presidential inauguration was for Barack Obama.

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2.

What is Aretha's first album?
- A.
  
  Songs of Faith
- B.
  
  Aretha Now
- C.
  
  Sweet Passion
- D.
  
  Jump to It
Correct Answer
A. Songs of Faith

Explanation
Aretha's first album is "Songs of Faith" because it is stated in the question.

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3.

What is Aretha's first song to chart the Billboard's Hot 100?
- A.
  
  Won't Be Long
- B.
  
  Operation Heartbreak
- C.
  
  Cry Like a Baby
- D.
  
  Respect
Correct Answer
A. Won't Be Long

Explanation
"Won't Be Long" is Aretha's first song to chart the Billboard's Hot 100.

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4.

What is Aretha's middle name?
- A.
  
  Louise
- B.
  
  Barbara
- C.
  
  Murphy
- D.
  
  Houston
Correct Answer
A. Louise

Explanation
Aretha's middle name is Louise.

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5.

How old was Aretha when her mother passed away?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  11
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  14
Correct Answer
A. 10

Explanation
When Aretha's mother passed away, she was 10 years old.

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6.

How old was Aretha when she passed away?
- A.
  
  65
- B.
  
  74
- C.
  
  76
- D.
  
  79
Correct Answer
C. 76

Explanation
Aretha passed away at the age of 76.

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7.

What was Aretha's favorite movie growing up?
- A.
  
  Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory
- B.
  
  Power Rangers
- C.
  
  Fantasia
- D.
  
  The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Correct Answer
D. The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

Explanation
The question asks about Aretha's favorite movie growing up, and the correct answer is "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex." This suggests that Aretha had a preference for historical dramas or films set in a different time period.

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8.

Which year did Aretha sign with Columbia records?
- A.
  
  1960
- B.
  
  1961
- C.
  
  1962
- D.
  
  1963
Correct Answer
B. 1961

Explanation
Aretha signed with Columbia records in 1961.

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9.

Aretha was known to have a phobia for which of these?
- A.
  
  Flying
- B.
  
  Insects
- C.
  
  Needles
- D.
  
  Spiders
Correct Answer
A. Flying

Explanation
Aretha was known to have a phobia for flying.

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10.

Which year did Yale University award Aretha an honorary degree?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2011
- C.
  
  2012
- D.
  
  2013
Correct Answer
A. 2010

Explanation
In 2010, Yale University awarded Aretha an honorary degree.

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