Trivia Quiz About the Queen: The Frightening Princess

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When it comes to Western rock bands that are most widely known in Japan and enjoy enduring popularity across generations, Queen is the first name that comes to mind.

In the 1970s, they were even more explosively popular in Japan than in their home country of the UK, which even led to the creation of songs that incorporated Japanese lyrics.

Though Queen came to an end with the death of their absolute frontman, Freddie Mercury, they are now, in the 2020s, energetically active with the exceptionally talented singer Adam Lambert.

Thanks in part to the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, they have many younger fans as well.

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Trivia Quiz About Queens: The Princess of Dread (1–10)

What titles does Brian May hold besides being a guitarist?

Novelist
astronomer
film director

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astronomer

Brian May is renowned not only for his achievements as a guitarist but also as an astronomer. In fact, he holds a PhD in astronomy and has conducted specialized research and authored scholarly works.

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What does Brian May use to play the guitar instead of a pick?

coin
plastic card
wooden spoon

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coin

Mr. Brian uses a British sixpence coin instead of a regular pick when playing guitar. Picking with this coin gives his guitar sound a distinct, sharp, and rich tone, and has become part of his musical style.

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Where did Freddie come up with the classic song “A Kind of Magic”?

kitchen
bathroom
bedroom

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bathroom

Crazy Little Thing Called Love, which became their first number-one hit in the United States, was reportedly written by Freddie in about 5–10 minutes in the bathtub using a guitar, even though he could barely play it. It’s also said to have been written as a tribute to Elvis Presley.

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In 1977, a manga depicting Queen from their formation to their Japan tour was released in Japan. What is its title?

A Red Rose on the King's Road
Music Warrior Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody

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A Red Rose on the King's Road

‘A Red Rose on King’s Road’ is a manga depicting Queen from their formation to their concerts in Japan, published in 1977 in Hana to Yume. The author is Nachi Mikami, and the manga portrays episodes from when the actual members of Queen performed in Japan, as well as the process of the band’s formation. In the 1970s, dashing British rock bands had a tremendous influence on shōjo manga culture.

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What does the famous Queen emblem designed by Freddie represent?

Favorite items of the band members
Initials of the band members
Zodiac signs of the band members

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Zodiac signs of the band members

The Queen crest designed by Freddie is composed of animals that symbolize each band member’s zodiac sign. Freddie, a Virgo, is represented by a fairy; the two lions represent Roger and John, who are Leos; and the crab represents Brian, who is a Cancer.

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