Test Your Carole King Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
What is the total number of pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100 that Carole King has written or co-written?
58 | |
98 | |
118 | |
138 | |
158 |
Question 1 Explanation:
Carole King wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
Question 2 |
Which of the following songs was the first No. 1 hit by a black girl group, written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin?
Will You Love Me Tomorrow | |
The Loco-Motion | |
One Fine Day | |
Pleasant Valley Sunday | |
Up on the Roof |
Question 2 Explanation:
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" was the first No. 1 hit by a black girl group, the Shirelles, written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.
Question 3 |
Which prestigious prize did Carole King receive in 2013, becoming the first woman to be so honored?
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | |
Kennedy Center Honors | |
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction | |
Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song | |
Academy Award for Best Original Song |
Question 3 Explanation:
Carole King received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2013, becoming the first woman to be so honored.
Question 4 |
In which year was Carole King inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a performer?
1990 | |
2000 | |
2010 | |
2021 | |
2022 |
Question 4 Explanation:
Carole King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a performer in 2021.
Question 5 |
Which song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin was later recorded by the Beatles?
The Loco-Motion | |
Chains | |
Pleasant Valley Sunday | |
Up on the Roof | |
I'm into Something Good |
Question 5 Explanation:
"Chains," written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, was later recorded by the Beatles.
Question 6 |
Which Carole King song became a #1 hit for James Taylor?
It's Too Late | |
You've Got a Friend | |
Jazzman | |
Nightingale | |
Sweet Seasons |
Question 6 Explanation:
"You've Got a Friend," written by Carole King, became a #1 hit for James Taylor.
Question 7 |
Which album did Carole King release in 1974, which included the singles "Jazzman" and "Nightingale"?
Fantasy | |
Wrap Around Joy | |
Rhymes and Reasons | |
Music | |
Simple Things |
Question 7 Explanation:
Carole King released "Wrap Around Joy" in 1974, which included the singles "Jazzman" and "Nightingale."
Question 8 |
Which album marked Carole King's move to Atlantic Records in 1982?
City Streets | |
One to One | |
Speeding Time | |
Colour of Your Dreams | |
Wrap Around Joy |
Question 8 Explanation:
Carole King moved to Atlantic Records for her album "One to One" in 1982.
Question 9 |
In 1985, Carole King wrote and performed the theme song for which animated movie?
The Care Bears Movie | |
The Little Mermaid | |
Aladdin | |
The Lion King | |
Pocahontas |
Question 9 Explanation:
In 1985, Carole King wrote and performed "Care-A-Lot," the theme song for "The Care Bears Movie."
Question 10 |
Which Carole King song was nominated for a Grammy Award after being featured in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own"?
Now and Forever | |
Running Lonely | |
Love For The Last Time | |
Anyone at All | |
Where You Lead |
Question 10 Explanation:
Carole King's song "Now and Forever" was nominated for a Grammy Award after being featured in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own."
There are 10 questions to complete.
