How Well Do You Know David Bowie?
In this quiz, you will be tested on your knowledge of random Bowie facts.
There may be more than one answer to each question, so click all that apply!
- 1.
What colour are David Bowie's eyes?
- A.
Brown
- B.
Green
- C.
Hazel
- D.
Blue
Correct Answer(s)
A. Brown
D. BlueExplanation
David Bowie's eyes were two different colors, with his left eye being brown and his right eye being blue. This condition is known as heterochromia, and it made his eyes unique and iconic.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the first name of David's first wife?
- A.
Iman
- B.
Starr
- C.
Angie
- D.
Amy
- E.
Gillian
Correct Answer
C. AngieExplanation
The first name of David's first wife is Angie.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At what age was his left eye permanently injured?
- A.
10
- B.
21
- C.
12
- D.
13
- E.
15
Correct Answer
D. 13Explanation
The correct answer is 13. This suggests that the person's left eye was permanently injured at the age of 13.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the name of Bowie's first son?
- A.
Duncan
- B.
William
- C.
Zowie
- D.
Ziggy
- E.
Jonathon
Correct Answer(s)
A. Duncan
C. ZowieExplanation
The correct answer is Duncan, Zowie. Bowie's first son is named Duncan, but he later changed his name to Zowie.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why did David ch-ch-ch-change his name?
- A.
Because he wrote a song about it
- B.
He had a teacher by the same name and he didn't want to be associated with him
- C.
Jim Bowie was his hero
- D.
He didn't want to be confused with the lead singer of the Monkees
- E.
There is no real reason, he just wanted to chang his name
Correct Answer
D. He didn't want to be confused with the lead singer of the MonkeesExplanation
David changed his name because he didn't want to be confused with the lead singer of the Monkees.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who died in 1973?
- A.
Mick Ronson
- B.
David Bowie
- C.
Mick Woodmansey
- D.
Mike Garson
- E.
Ziggy Stardust
Correct Answer
E. Ziggy StardustExplanation
Ziggy Stardust is a fictional character created by David Bowie for his album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." Ziggy Stardust represents an alter ego of Bowie and is not a real person. Therefore, it is not possible for Ziggy Stardust to have died in 1973.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where did he die?
- A.
Wembley Stadium
- B.
Manchester Square
- C.
Mars
- D.
Hammersmith Odeon
- E.
Liverpool
Correct Answer
D. Hammersmith OdeonExplanation
The answer "Hammersmith Odeon" suggests that the person in question died at the Hammersmith Odeon. The other options, such as Wembley Stadium, Manchester Square, Mars, and Liverpool, are not relevant to the question and do not provide any indication of where the person died.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was Bowie's latest album called?
- A.
Reality
- B.
Aladdin Sane
- C.
Young Americans
- D.
Space Oddity
- E.
Fame
Correct Answer
A. RealityExplanation
Bowie's latest album was called "Reality".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following was not a Bowie personality
- A.
Aladdin Sane
- B.
Ziggy Stardust
- C.
Thin White Duke
- D.
Major Tom
Correct Answer
D. Major TomExplanation
Major Tom was not a Bowie personality. Although Major Tom is a character referenced in some of David Bowie's songs, such as "Space Oddity" and "Ashes to Ashes," he is not considered a distinct Bowie personality like Aladdin Sane, Ziggy Stardust, or the Thin White Duke. Major Tom is more of a recurring fictional character in Bowie's music, rather than a specific alter ego or persona that he adopted.Rate this question:
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