- 1. ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group achieved worldwide success in the 1970s and early 1980s with their catchy melodies, harmonies, and polished production. ABBA is best known for hits such as 'Dancing Queen,' 'Mamma Mia,' and 'Waterloo.' Their music continues to be popular today, with a resurgence in interest following the success of the musical 'Mamma Mia!' based on their songs. ABBA's music is often considered timeless and has influenced generations of pop musicians.
In which country did ABBA originate?
A) Finland
B) Norway
C) Denmark
D) Sweden
- 2. Which song won ABBA the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974?
A) Fernando
B) Waterloo
C) Dancing Queen
D) Mamma Mia
- 3. What was ABBA's first No. 1 hit in the United States?
A) Waterloo
B) Fernando
C) Take a Chance on Me
D) Dancing Queen
- 4. What was ABBA's final studio album released in 1981 called?
A) Super Trouper
B) The Visitors
C) ABBA
D) Arrival
- 5. What was the first single released by ABBA?
A) Ring Ring
B) Dancing Queen
C) People Need Love
D) Waterloo
- 6. In what year did ABBA disband?
A) 1982
B) 1990
C) 1985
D) 1979
- 7. Who wrote most of ABBA's hit songs?
A) Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
B) Anni-Frid Lyngstad
C) Agnetha Fältskog
D) Stig Anderson
- 8. Which ABBA hit begins with the lyrics: 'I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay'?
A) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
B) Money, Money, Money
C) Mamma Mia
D) Take a Chance on Me
- 9. What was the original name of the band ABBA when they formed in 1972?
A) The Hep Stars
B) Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid
C) ABBA
D) The Hootenanny Singers
- 10. Which member of ABBA was the first to pursue a solo career after the group disbanded?
A) Björn Ulvaeus
B) Anni-Frid Lyngstad
C) Agnetha Fältskog
D) Benny Andersson
- 11. Which member of ABBA was also known as 'Frida'?
A) Anni-Frid Lyngstad
B) Benny Andersson
C) Björn Ulvaeus
D) Agnetha Fältskog
- 12. What was the title of ABBA's fourth studio album released in 1976?
A) ABBA
B) Super Trouper
C) Voulez-Vous
D) Arrival
- 13. Who managed ABBA throughout their career?
A) Benny Andersson
B) Michael Tretow
C) Stig Anderson
D) Polar Music
- 14. What was the title of ABBA's first compilation album, released in 1975?
A) Arrival
B) Waterloo
C) ABBA's Gold
D) Greatest Hits
- 15. In which year did ABBA release their debut album 'Ring Ring'?
A) 1976
B) 1979
C) 1973
D) 1970
- 16. What was the title of ABBA's sixth studio album released in 1979?
A) Voulez-Vous
B) Arrival
C) The Album
D) Super Trouper
- 17. Which musical film is based on ABBA's songs?
A) The Sound of Music
B) Grease
C) Chicago
D) Mamma Mia!
- 18. Who directed the movie 'Mamma Mia!'?
A) Amanda Seyfried
B) Phyllida Lloyd
C) Meryl Streep
D) Cher
- 19. What musical instrument did Benny Andersson mainly play in ABBA?
A) Drums
B) Guitar
C) Bass Guitar
D) Piano
- 20. What was the title of ABBA's 1980 studio album?
A) Voulez-Vous
B) Waterloo
C) Super Trouper
D) The Visitors
- 21. What was the name of ABBA's first live album recorded during their 1979 tour?
A) The Visitors Live
B) Super Trouper Live
C) ABBA Live
D) Arrival Live
- 22. What was the title of ABBA's first studio album released in 1973?
A) Ring Ring
B) ABBA
C) Waterloo
D) Arrival
- 23. Which ABBA song features the lyrics 'Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight'?
A) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
B) Money, Money, Money
C) Chiquitita
D) Mamma Mia
- 24. When was ABBA formed?
A) 1980
B) 1972
C) 1990
D) 1960
- 25. Which of the following ABBA songs was NOT released in the 1970s?
A) SOS
B) Take a Chance on Me
C) The Winner Takes It All
D) Knowing Me, Knowing You
- 26. During their career, how many No. 1 singles did ABBA have in the UK?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 5
D) 15
- 27. In which city did ABBA give their final performance as a group?
A) Los Angeles
B) London
C) New York
D) Stockholm
- 28. What year did ABBA win the Eurovision Song Contest?
A) 1968
B) 1992
C) 1974
D) 1980
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