Trivia Quiz on 1950s Pop Culture
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made pop-culture and music quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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A lively 15-question multiple-choice trivia celebrating the sights, sounds, and sensations of 1950s pop culture. Fast-paced and fun, it's perfect for retro lovers and casual players alike.
Travel back to the rockin' 1950s with this upbeat 15-question pop culture trivia covering music, toys, fashion and memorable moments from the decade. Designed for quick rounds, it works great as an icebreaker or themed segment during online meetings, live streams or virtual parties. Duplicate this quiz with a single click to play across platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, Google Meet and more — ideal for classrooms, social events, or nostalgia nights. No specialist knowledge required; just bring your enthusiasm and a love of classic hits and retro style.
1. Which musician wrote the book "twixt twelve and twenty" in 1958
A) Pat Boone
B) Elvis Presley
C) Paul Anka
D) Johnny Mathis
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2. How did Buddy Holly die
A) Aeroplane crash
B) Car crash
C) Train wreck
D) Bus accident
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3. Which hats became popular with children in 1956
A) Stetson hats
B) Berets
C) Davy Crocket
D) Panama hats
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4. Which characters were invented in 1957 in Belgium
A) The Smurfs
B) Tintin
C) Astérix
D) Mickey Mouse
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5. Who was once billed as The Atomic Powered Singer
A) Jerry Lee Lewis
B) Elvis Presley
C) Pat Boone
D) Chuck Berry
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6. Elvis Presleys Twin Brother Died At Birth What Was His Name
A) Jesse Garon
B) Aaron Presley
C) Jesse Presley
D) David Presley
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7. While experimenting with speeding up a tape, david seville created three voice characters and released a christmas song in 1958. which nutty group was this
A) The Monkees
B) The Chipettes
C) Chipmunks
D) The Banana Splits
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8. What was originally made of bamboo then a plastic called grex
A) Hula Hoops by Arthur Melin 1958
B) Frisbees
C) Yo-yos
D) Slinkys
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9. In the world of music how is 'Jiles P Richardson'' more commonly known?
A) Elvis Presley
B) The Big Bopper
C) Buddy Holly
D) Ritchie Valens
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10. In 1957, who left the music business to become a preacher.
A) Elvis Presley
B) Chuck Berry
C) Ray Charles
D) Little Richard
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11. How Old Was Elvis Presley When He Achieved His First UK No.1 With 'All Shook Up''
A) 22
B) 19
C) 21
D) 23
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12. Who graced the cover of the 1st 'Playboy' in 1953? A=Sophia Loren, B=Marilyn Monroe, C= Lauren Baccall
A) Marilyn Monroe
B) Sophia Loren
C) Lauren Bacall
D) Audrey Hepburn
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13. Child star Jimmy Boyd sang which hugely popular 1950's Christmas song, which was initially banned by the Catholic Church in Boston because it supposedly mixed sex and Christmas?
A) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
B) I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
C) Here Comes Santa Claus
D) Jingle Bell Rock
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14. What Toy Still Hugely Popular Today First Went On Sale In 1959 Costing Just $3
A) G.I. Joe
B) Hot Wheels
C) Ken
D) Barbie
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15. What is Blondie's maiden name?
A) Boopadoo
B) Oop
C) Boopadoop
D) Daisy
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