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W. C. Handy Quiz
The Handy Blues Breakdown: A Quiz on W. C. Handy
Updated: Mar 03, 2024
Step right up and test your knowledge of the legendary "Father of the Blues", W. C. Handy! From catchy tunes to his life story, this quiz will have you singing the blues!
Think you're a W. C. Handy expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this challenging quiz! With 30 questions covering a wide range of topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Are you up for the challenge? Gain valuable insights.
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William Christopher Handy
Wesley Curtis Handy
Willard Clarence Handy
Walter Charles Handy
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The Son Of Soul
The Father Of The Blues
The Father Of Jazz
The Daddy Of Rock
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November 16, 1883
November 26, 1873
November 16, 1873
November 6, 1873
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March 18, 1958
March 8, 1958
March 28, 1958
March 28, 1948
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No, He Was One Of The First To Publish It
Yes, He Invented It
Yes, He Created And Published It
No, He Only Performed It
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Country
Rock
Gospel
Delta Blues
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By Storing Them In His Memory
By Writing Them Down Meticulously
By Recording Them Orally
By Having Someone Else Note Them
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Elements Of Classical Music
Elements Of Folk Music
Elements Of Jazz Music
Elements Of Country Music
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Australian
American
English
Canadian
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Yes, But He Never Finished School
Yes, He Was Educated
No, He Was Self-taught
No, He Learned From Other Musicians
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Animals
His Family
Politicians
Various Performers
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No, It Was Already Popular
No, He Made It Less Popular
Yes, He Took It To A New Level Of Popularity
Yes, But Only In His Hometown
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Only In His Era
No
Only In The Blues Genre
Yes
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No, He Was The Only One
Yes
No, He Played Jazz
No, He Played Folk
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No, He Never Published It
No, Someone Else Did It For Him
Yes, But Only Part Of It
Yes
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No, He Was Careless
No, Like Others, He Didn't Document His Works
Yes
Yes, But He Always Lost His Notes
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Yes
No, He Disliked Mixing Styles
Yes, But Only From Blues Performers
No, He Always Stuck To One Style
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No, He Was Instantly Popular
Yes
Yes, But Only In His Hometown
No, He Was Unknown At First
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Yes, But Only For A Short Time
Yes
No, It Remained The Same
No, It Became Less Popular
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He Was One Of The First To Publish It
He Added Lyrics To It For The First Time
He Wrote Classical Music Pieces For It
He Introduced It To A New Instrument
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Only In His Hometown
Only By Musicians
No
Yes
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Composer And Musician
Producer And Singer
Music Teacher
Dancer And Actor
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Yes, It Was Strictly For His Hometown
Initially It Was Regional, But He Took It Nationwide
No, It Was For The Entire U.S. From The Start
No, It Was International
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No, It Was Purely Blues
Yes, But Only In His Early Career
Yes
No, He Hated Folk Music
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Yes, The King Of The Blues
Yes, The Blues Brother
Yes, The Father Of The Blues
No
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Yes
No, He Only Composed
No, He Only Performed
Yes, But He Preferred Composing
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No, They All Sounded The Same
Yes
No, He Was Influenced By One Style Only
Yes, But Only In His Later Works
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No
Yes, But Only In His Era
Yes
No, Only In His Region
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Yes, But Only For A Short Period
No
Yes
Yes, But Only In The U.S.
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No, He Followed Their Exact Techniques
Yes
No, He Was More Spontaneous
Yes, But He Also Relied Heavily On Improvisation
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