50 Facts About Michael Jackson

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50 Facts About Michael Jackson - Quiz

50 Facts about Michael Jackson - one for every year he lived. This quiz is based on statements from both Michael himself as well as other reliable sources close to him such as his family, children, friends, co-workers and staff, as well as facts gathered from his 2005 molestation trial and autopsies. More unreliable sources such as tabloid papers have been omitted. This quiz is not meant to take sides, but rather to be an objective guideline to help both fans and critics sort through the unending list of rumors and controversies that surrounded this man. And Read moreby the time you finish, you will have a much clearer view of both the elusive superstar and the human being that obsessed the world.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which of the following statements has Michael made about his father Joseph Jackson?

    • A.

      “He’s a genius, and has a big part in my success”

    • B.

      “He used to beat me, I was terrified and I hated him for it”

    • C.

      “I love him, and I just wish I could understand him”

    • D.

      All above

    Correct Answer
    D. All above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All above". This is because Michael has made multiple statements about his father Joseph Jackson. In the first statement, he praises his father as a genius and acknowledges his significant role in his success. In the second statement, Michael reveals that his father used to physically abuse him, which caused fear and hatred towards him. In the third statement, Michael expresses his love for his father but also admits that he struggles to understand him. Therefore, all of the given statements are true.

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  • 2. 

    What is the real name of Michael’s eldest son?

    • A.

      Prince Michael Jackson

    • B.

      Michael Prince Jackson

    • C.

      Michael Joseph Jackson Jr.

    • D.

      Prince Joseph Jackson

    Correct Answer
    C. Michael JosepH Jackson Jr.
    Explanation
    The real name of Michael's eldest son is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. This is because the name "Michael Joseph Jackson Jr." is a common way of indicating that someone is named after their father, with "Jr." standing for "Junior." The other options do not follow this naming convention and therefore are not correct.

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  • 3. 

    What is the real name of Michael’s youngest son?

    • A.

      Blanket Michael Jackson

    • B.

      Prince Blanket Jackson

    • C.

      Prince Joseph Jackson

    • D.

      Prince Michael Jackson

    Correct Answer
    D. Prince Michael Jackson
    Explanation
    The real name of Michael's youngest son is Prince Michael Jackson.

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  • 4. 

    According to Michael’s old friend Omer Bhatti himself, is Michael his biological father?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Omer Bhatti has not said

    Correct Answer
    B. No
    Explanation
    The answer is "No" because Omer Bhatti himself has not stated that Michael is his biological father.

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  • 5. 

    According to Michael’s close family and friends, how many surgeries had Michael done by 1990?

    • A.

      5 surgeries

    • B.

      10 surgeries

    • C.

      15 surgeries

    • D.

      20 surgeries

    Correct Answer
    B. 10 surgeries
    Explanation
    According to Michael's close family and friends, he had undergone 10 surgeries by 1990.

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  • 6. 

    According to Michael himself, did he ever have sex with his first wife Lisa Marie Presley?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Michael did not say

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    According to the given answer, Michael himself confirmed that he did have sex with his first wife Lisa Marie Presley.

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  • 7. 

    According to Michael himself and the women he has been romantic involved with, including Lisa Marie Presley, Debbie Rowe, Brooke Shields and Tatum O’Neal, was Michael asexual?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      They have not said

    Correct Answer
    B. No
    Explanation
    The answer "No" suggests that Michael was not asexual. This is because the question mentions that Michael himself and the women he has been romantically involved with, including Lisa Marie Presley, Debbie Rowe, Brooke Shields, and Tatum O'Neal, have not stated that he was asexual. Therefore, based on the information provided, it can be inferred that Michael was not asexual.

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  • 8. 

    What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse, made against Michael by Jason Francia and his mother Blanca?

    • A.

      Almost all members of the jury found Jason and his mother credible

    • B.

      Almost all members of the jury found Jason and his mother untrustworthy

    • C.

      Members of the jury was about half and half on whether Jason and his mother untrustworthy or credible

    • D.

      Jason denied the sexual abuse later on

    Correct Answer
    B. Almost all members of the jury found Jason and his mother untrustworthy
    Explanation
    Almost all members of the jury found Jason and his mother untrustworthy. This suggests that the claims of sexual abuse made against Michael by Jason Francia and his mother Blanca were not believed by the majority of the jury.

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  • 9. 

    Did Michael ever go into rehab?

    • A.

      Yes, shortly in an unknown clinic inside America

    • B.

      Yes, a longer stay in London at the rehab clinic owned by Elton John

    • C.

      Yes, some months in an unknown clinic in England

    • D.

      No, Michael never entered rehab

    Correct Answer
    B. Yes, a longer stay in London at the rehab clinic owned by Elton John
    Explanation
    According to the given answer, Michael did go into rehab for a longer stay in London at a rehab clinic owned by Elton John. This suggests that Michael sought treatment for his issues at a specific facility in London that is owned by Elton John.

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  • 10. 

    Michael’s height was 5 foot 11 and he has since the beginning of his adulthood always been very thin. What was Michael’s lowest weight and when?

    • A.

      105 pounds, year 1984

    • B.

      110 pounds, in the 1990’s

    • C.

      112 pounds, in year 2005

    • D.

      112 pounds, at the time of his death year 2009

    Correct Answer
    A. 105 pounds, year 1984
    Explanation
    Michael's lowest weight was 105 pounds in the year 1984. This can be inferred from the statement that he has always been very thin since the beginning of his adulthood.

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  • 11. 

    According to the doctors who did Michael’s two autopsies, what was Michael’s most dangerous health problem?

    • A.

      Heart disease

    • B.

      Underweight

    • C.

      Fairly inflamed lungs

    • D.

      Vital organ damages

    Correct Answer
    C. Fairly inflamed lungs
    Explanation
    The correct answer is fairly inflamed lungs. This conclusion can be drawn from the fact that the doctors who conducted Michael's two autopsies identified this as his most dangerous health problem. This suggests that the inflammation in his lungs posed a greater risk to his overall health compared to other potential issues such as heart disease, being underweight, or vital organ damages.

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  • 12. 

    What was Michael’s weight and overall health described as, by the doctors who performed the two autopsies?

    • A.

      “Deathly thin and dangerously unhealthy”

    • B.

      “Extremely thin and very damaged body of an 70-year-old”

    • C.

      “Underweight and extremely worn out body”

    • D.

      “Acceptable weight for a man of his height and fairly healthy 50-year-old body”

    Correct Answer
    D. “Acceptable weight for a man of his height and fairly healthy 50-year-old body”
  • 13. 

    How much money is it proved that Michael estimated gave away to charity alone, besides his many other humanitarian efforts and his own ‘Heal the World Foundation’?

    • A.

      150 million dollars

    • B.

      200 million dollars

    • C.

      250 million dollars

    • D.

      300+ million dollars

    Correct Answer
    D. 300+ million dollars
    Explanation
    Michael estimated gave away more than 300 million dollars to charity alone, in addition to his other humanitarian efforts and his own 'Heal the World Foundation'.

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  • 14. 

    How many charity organizations did Michael support?

    • A.

      10 charity organizations

    • B.

      15 charity organizations

    • C.

      20 charity organizations

    • D.

      39 charity organizations; Michael breaking the record in Guinness Book Of World Records and earning the title ‘Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star’

    Correct Answer
    D. 39 charity organizations; Michael breaking the record in Guinness Book Of World Records and earning the title ‘Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star’
    Explanation
    Michael supported 39 charity organizations, which is the highest number of charities supported by a pop star according to the Guinness Book Of World Records. This achievement earned him the title of 'Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star'.

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  • 15. 

    Including records in Guinness Book Of World Records, different music awards and humanitarian work awards, in and outside of America, how many major awards is it proved that Michael won during his lifelong career?

    • A.

      54 awards

    • B.

      86 awards

    • C.

      111 awards

    • D.

      209 awards

    Correct Answer
    D. 209 awards
    Explanation
    Michael Jackson won a total of 209 major awards throughout his lifelong career. This includes records in the Guinness Book of World Records, various music awards, and humanitarian work awards both in and outside of America. His immense talent and impact on the music industry and society as a whole have been recognized and celebrated through these numerous accolades.

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  • 16. 

    Who gave Michael the famous title ‘The King of Pop’?

    • A.

      Himself

    • B.

      His fans

    • C.

      Elizabeth Taylor

    • D.

      Joseph Jackson

    Correct Answer
    C. Elizabeth Taylor
    Explanation
    Elizabeth Taylor gave Michael the famous title 'The King of Pop'. Elizabeth Taylor, who was a close friend of Michael Jackson, first referred to him as the King of Pop during her speech at his 65th birthday celebration in 1988. The title quickly caught on and became widely used to describe Michael Jackson's influence and impact on the music industry.

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  • 17. 

    According to Michael himself, which family members was he closets to?

    • A.

      His brother Randy and sister Rebbie

    • B.

      His mother Katherine and sister Janet

    • C.

      His father Joseph and sister La Toya

    • D.

      His brothers Jermaine and Tito

    Correct Answer
    B. His mother Katherine and sister Janet
    Explanation
    According to Michael himself, he was closest to his mother Katherine and sister Janet. This suggests that he had a strong bond and close relationship with these family members.

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  • 18. 

    What is the real name of Michael’s daughter?

    • A.

      Katherine Paris Jackson

    • B.

      Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson

    • C.

      Paris Jackson

    • D.

      Princess Paris Jackson

    Correct Answer
    B. Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson
    Explanation
    The real name of Michael's daughter is Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson.

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  • 19. 

    According to Michael himself, who is the mother of his two oldest children?

    • A.

      Debbie Rowe

    • B.

      Surrogate mother

    • C.

      Lisa Marie Presley

    • D.

      Michael did not say

    Correct Answer
    A. Debbie Rowe
    Explanation
    According to Michael himself, Debbie Rowe is the mother of his two oldest children.

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  • 20. 

    According to Michael himself, who is the mother of his youngest son?

    • A.

      Debbie Rowe

    • B.

      A white surrogate mother

    • C.

      An unknown black woman

    • D.

      Lisa Marie Presley

    Correct Answer
    C. An unknown black woman
    Explanation
    Michael Jackson had three children, and his youngest son is named Blanket or Prince Michael Jackson II. The identity of Blanket's biological mother was never publicly disclosed by Michael Jackson. Therefore, the answer "An unknown black woman" suggests that the mother of his youngest son is someone whose identity is not known to the public.

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  • 21. 

    According to Michael himself, did he have a relationship with his youngest son’s mother?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Michael did not say

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    According to the given answer, Michael did have a relationship with his youngest son's mother. This suggests that Michael confirmed or admitted to having a romantic involvement with the mother of his youngest child.

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  • 22. 

    According to Michael himself as well as his family and his children, is Michael the biological father of all three of his children?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Michael did not say

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    According to Michael himself, his family, and his children, Michael is the biological father of all three of his children.

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  • 23. 

    According to Michael's old friend Brandon Howard himself, is Michael his biological father?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      He did not say

    Correct Answer
    B. No
    Explanation
    The answer is "No" because the question asks whether Michael is Brandon Howard's biological father. According to Brandon Howard himself, he did not say that Michael is his biological father.

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  • 24. 

    According to themselves and Michael's bodyguards and closest family, which of these following people was Michael closest to?

    • A.

      His mother, his children, Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor

    • B.

      Chris Tucker and Eddie Murphy

    • C.

      Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley

    • D.

      Uri Geller and Mark Lester

    Correct Answer
    A. His mother, his children, Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor
    Explanation
    Michael Jackson was closest to his mother, his children, Macaulay Culkin, and Elizabeth Taylor according to themselves, his bodyguards, and his closest family. This suggests that these individuals held a special place in Michael's life and had a close relationship with him.

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  • 25. 

    According to Michael himself, who was his best friend?

    • A.

      Macaulay Culkin

    • B.

      Chris Tucker

    • C.

      Elizabeth Taylor

    • D.

      His children

    Correct Answer
    D. His children
    Explanation
    Michael Jackson considered his children to be his best friends. This is evident from his interviews and public statements where he expressed his deep love and bond with his children. He often mentioned how his children brought him immense joy and happiness, and how he cherished spending time with them. Therefore, it can be concluded that according to Michael Jackson himself, his children were his best friends.

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  • 26. 

    According to themselves and official statements, who are the godfather and godmother of Michael’s three children?

    • A.

      Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor

    • B.

      Omer Bhatti and Uri Geller

    • C.

      Mark Lester

    • D.

      Diana Ross

    Correct Answer
    A. Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor
    Explanation
    Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor are considered the godfather and godmother of Michael Jackson's three children based on their own statements and official declarations. This means that Culkin and Taylor have been given the responsibility of guiding and supporting the children in their spiritual and moral development, as chosen by Michael Jackson himself.

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  • 27. 

    According to Michael himself, did he ever have any surgeries or procedures done to his face?

    • A.

      Yes, two nose operations and one chin operation

    • B.

      Yes, one facial lift, reconstructive surgery on the eyes, one chin operation and ten nose operations

    • C.

      Yes, one nose operation

    • D.

      No, he denied it

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes, two nose operations and one chin operation
    Explanation
    Michael himself confirmed that he had undergone two nose operations and one chin operation.

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  • 28. 

    According to Michael himself, why did he have his nose operated?

    • A.

      He wanted to look better

    • B.

      He had been teased about it during his childhood

    • C.

      He broke it, which gave him trouble breathing, so that he could not sing properly

    • D.

      Michael did not say

    Correct Answer
    C. He broke it, which gave him trouble breathing, so that he could not sing properly
    Explanation
    Michael had his nose operated because he broke it, which caused difficulty in breathing and affected his ability to sing properly.

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  • 29. 

    According to the two autopsy reports on Michael after his death, why did his skin turn white?

    • A.

      Michael operated it to be white

    • B.

      Michael bleached his skin with bleaching creams

    • C.

      Michael suffered from the incurable pigmentation disorder ‘Vitiligo’, which destroys the pigmentation of the skin

    • D.

      It was never stated to the public

    Correct Answer
    C. Michael suffered from the incurable pigmentation disorder ‘Vitiligo’, which destroys the pigmentation of the skin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that Michael suffered from the incurable pigmentation disorder 'Vitiligo', which destroys the pigmentation of the skin. This is supported by the two autopsy reports on Michael after his death. Vitiligo is a condition in which the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, are destroyed. As a result, patches of skin lose their color and appear white. Michael's skin turning white can be attributed to this condition rather than any intentional alteration or bleaching.

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  • 30. 

    Which statement did Michael consistently make, when accused of wanting to be white? 

    • A.

      “I don’t care if I’m black or white”

    • B.

      “I am a Black American and I am proud to be a Black American”

    • C.

      “I am a black American and you can’t do nothing about what race that you are born into”

    • D.

      “I have no race or color, I want to represent all the races of the world”

    Correct Answer
    B. “I am a Black American and I am proud to be a Black American”
  • 31. 

    According to the two autopsy reports on Michael after his death, did he have any other procedures done to his face other than the surgeries?

    • A.

      Tattooed lips, eyebrows and forehead due to the pigmentation disorder Vitiligo

    • B.

      No, nothing more

    Correct Answer
    A. Tattooed lips, eyebrows and forehead due to the pigmentation disorder Vitiligo
    Explanation
    The autopsy reports indicate that Michael did not have any additional procedures done to his face other than the surgeries. However, he did have tattooed lips, eyebrows, and forehead due to the pigmentation disorder Vitiligo. This suggests that the tattoos were done to create a more uniform appearance of his skin tone, which was affected by Vitiligo.

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  • 32. 

    According to Michael himself, did he ever have sex with his second wife Debbie Rowe?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Michael did not say

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The given answer "Yes" implies that according to Michael himself, he did have sex with his second wife, Debbie Rowe.

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  • 33. 

    According to Lisa Marie Presley, did she and Michael ever have sex?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      She did not say

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The answer is "Yes" because the question is asking about Lisa Marie Presley's statement regarding whether she and Michael ever had sex. Since the answer is "Yes," it implies that Lisa Marie Presley confirmed that they did have a sexual relationship.

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  • 34. 

    During Michael’s sexual abuse trial ‘The People of the State of California v. Michael Joseph Jackson’ in 2005, there were 7 boys who allegedly were molested by Michael. Which of the following 7 denied being sexually abused by Michael?

    • A.

      Macaulay Culkin, Wade Robson, Brett Barnes, Corey Feldman

    • B.

      Jason Francia, Gavin Arvizo

    • C.

      Jordan Chandler

    • D.

      Neither of them

    Correct Answer
    A. Macaulay Culkin, Wade Robson, Brett Barnes, Corey Feldman
  • 35. 

    The first sexual abuse charges against Michael was made in 1993 by a boy named Jason Francia and his mother Blanca, but was later settled out of court with Michael paying the family several million dollars. According Michael's close friends and family why did he do that?  

    • A.

      Because Michael thought that he would be convicted guilty if put to trial

    • B.

      Because Michael did not want to be in the middle of a gigantic media circus, again

    • C.

      Because Michael’s family and his wife Lisa Marie Presley advised him to do so, even though Michael himself wanted to take the case to court

    • D.

      Michael did not say

    Correct Answer
    C. Because Michael’s family and his wife Lisa Marie Presley advised him to do so, even though Michael himself wanted to take the case to court
  • 36. 

    How much is it proven that Jason Francia’s mother Blanca was paid to not report her son’s suspected molestation?

    • A.

      2 million dollars

    • B.

      10 million dollars

    • C.

      15 million dollars

    • D.

      20 million dollars

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 million dollars
  • 37. 

    What was the most frequently used sentence by Jason as a witness during the 2005 trial?

    • A.

      “I am sure Michael did it”

    • B.

      “I don’t remember”

    • C.

      “I thought Michael was my friend”

    • D.

      “My mother is just trying to protect me”

    Correct Answer
    B. “I don’t remember”
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I don't remember." This sentence suggests that Jason frequently used this phrase as a witness during the 2005 trial. It implies that Jason's memory of the events in question was unclear or unreliable, and he was unable to recall specific details. This could have had an impact on the outcome of the trial, as his lack of memory may have made his testimony less credible or convincing.

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  • 38. 

    A boy named Jordan Chandler was also, along with Jason Francia, the first one to make sexual abuse charges against Michael in 1993. How much is it proven that Michael paid Jordan Chandler and his father Evan to settle the case out of court?

    • A.

      10 million dollars

    • B.

      20 million dollars

    • C.

      22 million dollars

    • D.

      25 million dollars

    Correct Answer
    C. 22 million dollars
    Explanation
    In 1993, Jordan Chandler and Jason Francia accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse. It is proven that Michael Jackson paid Jordan Chandler and his father Evan to settle the case out of court. The exact amount that Michael paid is reported to be 22 million dollars.

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  • 39. 

    What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse, made against Michael by Jordan Chandler and the testimony made by his mother June Chandler on behalf of her son during the 2005 trial?  

    • A.

      Jordan stuck with the claims of sexual abuse during the trial and after, and most of the jurors found Jordan and his mother credible

    • B.

      Jordan stuck with the claims of sexual abuse during the trial and after, but most of the jurors found Jordan and his mother untrustworthy

    • C.

      Jordan denied the sexual abuse during the trial, but the jurors still found his mother’s testimony credible

    • D.

      Jordan did not reconfirm nor denied the claims of sexual abuse during the trial and the jurors found his mother’s testimony credible. Jordan later came out after the trial and denied the sexual abuse, claiming that he had been forced by his father, Evan Chandler, to lie about sexual abuse to get money out of Michael

    Correct Answer
    D. Jordan did not reconfirm nor denied the claims of sexual abuse during the trial and the jurors found his mother’s testimony credible. Jordan later came out after the trial and denied the sexual abuse, claiming that he had been forced by his father, Evan Chandler, to lie about sexual abuse to get money out of Michael
    Explanation
    During the trial, Jordan Chandler neither confirmed nor denied the claims of sexual abuse. However, the jurors found his mother's testimony credible. After the trial, Jordan came forward and denied the sexual abuse, stating that he had been coerced by his father, Evan Chandler, to lie about the abuse in order to extort money from Michael. This explanation clarifies that Jordan initially remained silent on the allegations during the trial, but later recanted his claims.

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  • 40. 

    What was the final outcome of the claims of sexual abuse made against Michael by Gavin Arvizo and his family during the 2005 trial?

    • A.

      Almost all members of the jury found Gavin and his family untrustworthy

    • B.

      Members of the jury was about half and half on whether Jason and his mother untrustworthy or credible

    • C.

      Gavin denied the sexual abuse later on

    • D.

      Almost all members of the jury found Gavin and his family credible

    Correct Answer
    A. Almost all members of the jury found Gavin and his family untrustworthy
    Explanation
    The correct answer states that almost all members of the jury found Gavin and his family untrustworthy. This suggests that the jury did not believe the claims of sexual abuse made against Michael by Gavin Arvizo and his family during the 2005 trial.

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  • 41. 

    Which of these statements did Janet Arvizo, the mother of Gavin Arvizo, make about her and her family's stay at the Neverland Ranch during the 2005 trial?

    • A.

      That she and her family was held hostage by Michael at his Neverland Ranch, even though there was no fence around the ranch and a busy road just outside

    • B.

      That she and her family had planned to escape Neverland in a hot air balloon, but was to scared claiming that they believed Michael had hired assassins to come after them

    • C.

      That while she and her family was held hostage at Neverland they were not allowed to know the time, even though every inch of Neverland was covered with different sizes and shapes of clocks

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    Janet Arvizo, the mother of Gavin Arvizo, made all of the mentioned statements about her and her family's stay at the Neverland Ranch during the 2005 trial. She claimed that they were held hostage by Michael at his Neverland Ranch, despite there being no fence around the ranch and a busy road just outside. She also stated that they had planned to escape in a hot air balloon but were too scared, believing that Michael had hired assassins to come after them. Additionally, she mentioned that they were not allowed to know the time while being held hostage, even though there were clocks all over Neverland.

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  • 42. 

    Now up until this date, how many of the 7 boys who were allegedly molested by Michael, was according to themselves actually molested?

    • A.

      2 out of 7

    • B.

      4 out of 7

    • C.

      5 out of 7

    • D.

      6 out of 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 out of 7
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2 out of 7. This means that only 2 out of the 7 boys who were allegedly molested by Michael actually claimed to have been molested.

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  • 43. 

    What was the final outcome of the ‘The People of the State of California v. Michael Joseph Jackson’ child sexual abuse trial in year 2005?

    • A.

      Michael was cleared of most charges, but convicted guilty on some cases of minor sexual assault

    • B.

      Michael was cleared of all sexual abuse charges, but was convicted guilty on four counts of intoxicating a minor and one count of abducting, paying the victims a rather large sum of money in compensation

    • C.

      Michael was cleared by only just enough jurors, 12, to be cleared of all charges

    • D.

      Michael was cleared of all charges by more than 12 of 19 jurors

    Correct Answer
    D. Michael was cleared of all charges by more than 12 of 19 jurors
    Explanation
    Michael Jackson was cleared of all charges by more than 12 of the 19 jurors. This means that the majority of the jurors found him not guilty on all counts.

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  • 44. 

    The ‘The People of the State of California v. Michael Joseph Jackson’ 2005 trial was started by the boy named Gavin Arvizo and his mother Janet Arvizo and the known comedian Chris Tucker was a star witness in the trial, having known the Arvizo family before they met Michael Jackson. Which of the following statements did Chris Tucker make about the Arvizo family? 

    • A.

      That they were a kind and loving family who due to their son Gavin, who had been diagnosed with cancer, had just wanted him to meet his idols Michael Jackson and Chris Tucker.

    • B.

      That they were just a normal family who due to their son Gavin, who had been diagnosed with cancer, had just wanted him to meet his idols Michael Jackson and Chris Tucker and had asked Chris to spend a little time with him to cheer him up.

    • C.

      That they were a highly manipulative family, who according to him used their son Gavin's illness, cancer, to plead Chris for large amounts of money, a new car and overstaying their visit at an expensive hotel by several weeks, while desperately trying to get into contact with Michael Jackson through him.

    Correct Answer
    C. That they were a highly manipulative family, who according to him used their son Gavin's illness, cancer, to plead Chris for large amounts of money, a new car and overstaying their visit at an expensive hotel by several weeks, while desperately trying to get into contact with Michael Jackson through him.
    Explanation
    Chris Tucker made the statement that the Arvizo family was a highly manipulative family. According to him, they used their son Gavin's illness, cancer, as a means to plead for large amounts of money, a new car, and overstaying their visit at an expensive hotel by several weeks. He also mentioned that they were desperately trying to get into contact with Michael Jackson through him.

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  • 45. 

    Did Michael ever openly admit to be addicted to anything?

    • A.

      Yes, to painkillers, Valium, Xanax and Ativan

    • B.

      Yes, to morphine and heroin

    • C.

      Yes, to alcohol,

    • D.

      No, Michael denied it

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes, to painkillers, Valium, Xanax and Ativan
    Explanation
    Michael openly admitted to being addicted to painkillers, Valium, Xanax, and Ativan. This indicates that he acknowledged his addiction to these substances.

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  • 46. 

    Throughout his life there were numerous rumours about Michael suffering from many different kinds of illnesses. According to the two autopsy reports how many physical and/or mental illnesses is it proven that Michael suffered from?

    • A.

      2: Vitiligo and lupus

    • B.

      3: Vitiligo, lupus and anorexia

    • C.

      4: Vitiligo, lupus, anorexia and schizophrenia

    • D.

      5: Vitiligo, lupus, anorexia, schizophrenia and cancer

    Correct Answer
    A. 2: Vitiligo and lupus
    Explanation
    According to the two autopsy reports, it is proven that Michael suffered from two physical and/or mental illnesses, which are vitiligo and lupus.

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  • 47. 

    According to Michael's family, close friends, bodyguards and co-workers, what kind of person was Michael?

    • A.

      Michael was often a strange and ubalanced person, who suffered from constant paranoia and often overreacted or acted up for no reason

    • B.

      Michael was a quite arrogant person, with many diva-ish antics, who often lost his temper with his staff and co-workers

    • C.

      Michael was a very childlike person, to the point of seeming "underdeveloped", and he was often very easily distracted, impulsive, irresponsible and prone to crying if he was not having his way

    • D.

      Michael was a warm, kind and sensitive person, who was mostly soft-spoken but did have a temper, a very generous person, sometimes almost to a fault of himself, a person with a great sense of humour who loved pulling pranks on people, a childlike person but still with a keen intellect, sharp buisness instincts and also a person who despite his fame was always a very grounded and humble individual, keen on still keep learning and getting better throughout his entire life.

    Correct Answer
    D. Michael was a warm, kind and sensitive person, who was mostly soft-spoken but did have a temper, a very generous person, sometimes almost to a fault of himself, a person with a great sense of humour who loved pulling pranks on people, a childlike person but still with a keen intellect, sharp buisness instincts and also a person who despite his fame was always a very grounded and humble individual, keen on still keep learning and getting better throughout his entire life.
    Explanation
    Michael was described as a warm, kind, and sensitive person who had a temper but was also very generous. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing pranks on people. Despite his fame, he remained grounded and humble, always striving to learn and improve himself. He was childlike in some ways but also had a keen intellect and sharp business instincts.

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  • 48. 

    Is Michael’s album ‘Thriller’ still the best selling album worldwide?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    "Yes" is the correct answer because Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" is indeed the best-selling album worldwide. Released in 1982, it has sold over 66 million copies in the United States alone and an estimated 110 million to 120 million copies worldwide. Its success is attributed to its groundbreaking music videos, innovative production, and a collection of hit singles that became iconic in pop music history.

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  • 49. 

    According to Michael's family, friends, co-workers and staff, what was the most important thing to Michael?

    • A.

      Being a star. Knowing that everyone knew his name and would remember him long after he was gone.

    • B.

      Being an artist. He took great pride in his work and being a musician was his life, the most important thing for him was that his music was praised and played all over the world.

    • C.

      Being a humanitarian. Helping the world and supporting all the good causes he could find, spreading awareness about important issues through his music.

    • D.

      Being a good father. He was a kind and loving father, attentive and engaged in every single aspect of his children's upbringing and his children came first no matter what.

    Correct Answer
    D. Being a good father. He was a kind and loving father, attentive and engaged in every single aspect of his children's upbringing and his children came first no matter what.
    Explanation
    Michael's family, friends, co-workers, and staff considered being a good father as the most important thing to him. He was known to be a kind and loving father who was attentive and engaged in every aspect of his children's upbringing. His children always came first to him, regardless of the circumstances.

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  • 50. 

    According to Kenny Ortega; a friend of Michael, the director of Michael’s ‘This is it’ show and the last person who spoke to Michael on the day that he died, what was the last sentence Michael said?

    • A.

      "Its is going to be great"

    • B.

      "I am very happy with this"

    • C.

      "It just needs a little more work"

    • D.

      "I love you more"

    Correct Answer
    D. "I love you more"

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