- 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) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Denmark
D) Norway
- 2. Which song won ABBA the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974?
A) Waterloo
B) Fernando
C) Dancing Queen
D) Mamma Mia
- 3. What was ABBA's first No. 1 hit in the United States?
A) Waterloo
B) Take a Chance on Me
C) Dancing Queen
D) Fernando
- 4. What was ABBA's final studio album released in 1981 called?
A) The Visitors
B) Arrival
C) Super Trouper
D) ABBA
- 5. What was the first single released by ABBA?
A) Waterloo
B) Ring Ring
C) People Need Love
D) Dancing Queen
- 6. In what year did ABBA disband?
A) 1979
B) 1990
C) 1985
D) 1982
- 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) Mamma Mia
B) Take a Chance on Me
C) Money, Money, Money
D) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
- 9. What was the original name of the band ABBA when they formed in 1972?
A) The Hootenanny Singers
B) Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid
C) The Hep Stars
D) ABBA
- 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) Benny Andersson
D) Agnetha Fältskog
- 11. Which member of ABBA was also known as 'Frida'?
A) Agnetha Fältskog
B) Benny Andersson
C) Björn Ulvaeus
D) Anni-Frid Lyngstad
- 12. What was the title of ABBA's fourth studio album released in 1976?
A) Super Trouper
B) Arrival
C) ABBA
D) Voulez-Vous
- 13. Who managed ABBA throughout their career?
A) Michael Tretow
B) Stig Anderson
C) Benny Andersson
D) Polar Music
- 14. What was the title of ABBA's first compilation album, released in 1975?
A) ABBA's Gold
B) Greatest Hits
C) Arrival
D) Waterloo
- 15. In which year did ABBA release their debut album 'Ring Ring'?
A) 1979
B) 1976
C) 1970
D) 1973
- 16. What was the title of ABBA's sixth studio album released in 1979?
A) Super Trouper
B) Arrival
C) Voulez-Vous
D) The Album
- 17. Which musical film is based on ABBA's songs?
A) Grease
B) Mamma Mia!
C) Chicago
D) The Sound of Music
- 18. Who directed the movie 'Mamma Mia!'?
A) Meryl Streep
B) Cher
C) Phyllida Lloyd
D) Amanda Seyfried
- 19. What musical instrument did Benny Andersson mainly play in ABBA?
A) Piano
B) Guitar
C) Bass Guitar
D) Drums
- 20. What was the title of ABBA's 1980 studio album?
A) Waterloo
B) Super Trouper
C) Voulez-Vous
D) The Visitors
- 21. What was the name of ABBA's first live album recorded during their 1979 tour?
A) The Visitors Live
B) Arrival Live
C) Super Trouper Live
D) ABBA Live
- 22. What was the title of ABBA's first studio album released in 1973?
A) Arrival
B) Waterloo
C) Ring Ring
D) ABBA
- 23. Which ABBA song features the lyrics 'Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight'?
A) Money, Money, Money
B) Chiquitita
C) Mamma Mia
D) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
- 24. When was ABBA formed?
A) 1990
B) 1980
C) 1960
D) 1972
- 25. Which of the following ABBA songs was NOT released in the 1970s?
A) The Winner Takes It All
B) Take a Chance on Me
C) SOS
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) New York
B) Stockholm
C) Los Angeles
D) London
- 28. What year did ABBA win the Eurovision Song Contest?
A) 1992
B) 1980
C) 1968
D) 1974
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