ELVIS: THE QUIZ

Are you ready to test your knowledge of the greatest American entertainer ever? If so, put on your blue suede shoes and get ready to go, man, go! Elvis is in the building!

You will be presented with questions about the life and times of Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977). Some answers you will know from the factoids you read, some from conversations with James, some you will know, and some will be blind guesses! You are on your honor not to review the factoids, use Google, or any other method of answering the questions other than your memory and guessing skills!

Created by: James
  1. What was the name of the first Elvis album James Nagy ever bought?
  2. Elvis sometimes rented the Memphis Fairgrounds and enjoyed riding the roller coaster there. What was the roller coaster called?
  3. In 1970, Elvis met with President Nixon to ask for a federal narcotics agent's badge. Nixon agreed to give him the badge but was surprised at Elvis' appearance. In response, Elvis said to Nixon:
  4. Elvis was drafted into the army in 1958 but he was granted a short deferrment to finish which of his movies?
  5. Elvis once gave Muhammad Ali a robe with "The People's Choice" emblazoned on the back. A bodyguard had placed the order and flubbed the inscription which was supposed to say:
  6. While in Germany, Elvis was assigned to a tank battalion. He was mainly assigned to drive the following vehicle:
  7. Elvis' first movie was "Love Me Tender." Which of the following songs is from that movie?
  8. Elvis originally wanted to be a singer in a Gospel quartet. However, he was told he couldn't join a group because he couldn't do the following:
  9. Elvis' only professional singing appearances in a foreign country occurred where?
  10. Elvis was rumored to have dated each of his female costars from his movies. However, one costar has adamantly denied that she and Elvis ever dated. Who is she?
  11. Elvis was known for his generosity. When another singer suffered a heart attack and remained comatose, Elvis helped pay his medical expenses until Elvis passed away. Who was the other singer?
  12. In 1973, Elvis perfomed a benefit concert for a fund established in the name of a Hawaiian performer, Kui Lee. What disease was the fund established to combat?
  13. Elvis' fourth movie was "King Creole." It is considered his best acting effort by many as was directed by the same person that directed "Casablanca." Who was the director?
  14. Elvis had one of his earliest million selling records with this song, which was based on part of a suicide note that had been printed in a Miami newspaper:
  15. In 1976, Elvis performed at Freedom Hall In Johnson City over three consecutive nights. While in the Tri-Cities, he stayed at a Holiday Inn in:

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