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Pete Seeger Quiz
Strumming Through the Life & Legacy of Pete Seeger: A Musical and Activism Odyssey Quiz
Updated: May 28, 2023
Are you a folk music aficionado? Test your knowledge on the legendary Pete Seeger, the iconic American singer and social activist whose tunes shaped a generation!
Think you're a Pete Seeger expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this challenging quiz! With 22 questions covering a wide range of topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Are you up for the challenge? Challenge yourself and see the results.
In which decade did Pete Seeger become a fixture on nationwide radio?
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
Which song by Lead Belly did the Weavers make a hit record in 1950?
"Goodnight, Irene"
"Cotton Fields"
"Rock Island Line"
"Midnight Special"
During which era were members of the Weavers blacklisted?
The Great Depression
The Vietnam War
The McCarthy Era
World War II
Which spiritual song did Pete Seeger help popularize as the anthem of the civil rights movement?
"This Land Is Your Land"
"We Shall Overcome"
"Blowin' In The Wind"
"A Change Is Gonna Come"
Who did Pete Seeger co-write "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)" with?
Lee Hays
Bob Dylan
Joe Hickerson
Woody Guthrie
Which group had a number one hit with Pete Seeger's song "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)"?
The Byrds
Peter, Paul, And Mary
The Kingston Trio
Simon & Garfunkel
What year was Pete Seeger born?
1917
1919
1921
1915
Which organization did Pete Seeger support with his protest music in the 1960s?
SNCC
ACLU
AFL-CIO
NAACP
Who added additional lyrics to Pete Seeger's song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"?
Woody Guthrie
Joe Hickerson
Bob Dylan
Joan Baez
In which year did Pete Seeger pass away?
2014
2013
2012
2015
What instrument was Pete Seeger most famous for playing?
Banjo
Piano
Guitar
Violin
Which famous American folk singer was Pete Seeger's half-brother?
Arlo Guthrie
Woody Guthrie
Mike Seeger
Bob Dylan
Which environmental cause did Pete Seeger champion in the 1960s?
Ocean Pollution
Climate Change
Deforestation
Hudson River Clean-up
What was the name of Pete Seeger's wife?
Mary Travers
Judy Collins
Joan Baez
Toshi Seeger
In which war did Pete Seeger serve in the US Army?
World War II
Korean War
World War I
Vietnam War
Which award did Pete Seeger receive in 1994?
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Pulitzer Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Which famous folk festival did Pete Seeger co-found?
Newport Folk Festival
Woodstock
Isle Of Wight Festival
Monterey Pop Festival
What was the name of Pete Seeger's autobiography?
Bound For Glory
The Freewheelin' Pete Seeger
The Times They Are A-Changin'
Where Have All The Flowers Gone: A Singalong Memoir
Which US President awarded Pete Seeger the National Medal of Arts?
Bill Clinton
John F. Kennedy
Barack Obama
Ronald Reagan
What was the name of Pete Seeger's radio show during World War II?
The Midnight Special
Folkways
Hootenanny
Folksong Festival
Could you tell when Pete Seeger died?
Oct 3, 1967
Dec 2, 2008
Jan 27, 2014
Aug 7, 2009
On what date did Pete Seeger pass away?
Dec 2, 2008
Dec 6, 1949
Jan 27, 2014
Oct 4, 2005
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