| Coverage : This Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the legendary Elvis Presley. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. This Quiz will give you new insight into the man and the legend of Elvis Presley. |
| 1. | Elvis begins shooting his first movie “Love Me Tender” which was originally titled what but changed to capitalize on Elvis’ sure-to-be-a-hit single from the soundtrack? |
| a. | | The Reno Brothers |
| b. | | The Phoenix Brothers |
| c. | | Misfits of Alabama |
| d. | | Arizona Boys |
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| 2. | In 1956 the front page of the Wall Street Journal reports that in the past few months Elvis merchandise has grossed how many million in sales? |
| a. | | 10 |
| b. | | 15 |
| c. | | 20 |
| d. | | 22 |
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| 3. | Elvis Presley makes his third and final appearance on Ed Sullivan’s Toast of the Town Show in what year? |
| a. | | 1955 |
| b. | | 1956 |
| c. | | 1957 |
| d. | | 1958 |
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| 4. | The New York Times runs a story entitled, “Presley Records a Craze in Soviet Union” in 1957? |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 5. | Elvis buys Graceland Mansion for himself, his parents, and his paternal grandmother to live in during what month? |
| a. | | April |
| b. | | March |
| c. | | May |
| d. | | June |
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| 6. | Elvis begins to work on his third motion picture in 1957 for MGM called? |
| a. | | Jailhouse Rock |
| b. | | Wild In The Country |
| c. | | Flaming Star |
| d. | | G.I. Blues |
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| 7. | Elvis performs in Vancouver, Canada in 1957 which ended up being his last concert outside the United States? |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 8. | Elvis and family enjoy their first Christmas at Craceland and Elvis officially receives his draft notice, a day he has known would be coming soon in what year? |
| a. | | 1959 |
| b. | | 1958 |
| c. | | 1957 |
| d. | | 1956 |
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| 9. | Elvis films and records his fourth mostion picture called “King Creole” in what year? |
| a. | | 1958 |
| b. | | 1961 |
| c. | | 1963 |
| d. | | 1966 |
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| 10. | Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army at the Memphis Draft Board and is assigned what serial number? |
| a. | | 53312678 |
| b. | | 53310761 |
| c. | | 53310973 |
| d. | | 53312549 |
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