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About This Quiz
In 1972, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad formed ABBA in Stockholm, Sweden. It became one of the most successful groups in music history. Test your knowledge of the Swedish supergroup with this quiz.
ABBA got their big break during the 1974 Eurovision song contest. Who else found success there?
The Spice Girls
Celine Dion
A Flock of Seagulls
As much as they were beloved for their music, the group also was known for their crazy stage costumes. Why were they so outrageous?
The women in the group liked to walk on the wild side.
They took a page from Funkadelic's book.
They were trying to avoid the tax man.
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What was the original version of "Fernando" about?
the Spanish Civil War
a love affair gone wrong
a famous soccer/football player from Italy
What was significant about the 1975 release "ABBA's Greatest Hits"?
The original records were red vinyl.
The cover image was banned.
Most of the songs had not been hits yet.
What is the 1980 song "The Winner Takes it All" allegedly about?
a night of excessive gambling
an early failed romance of Frida's
the divorce between Björn and Agnetha
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The director of their music videos later became famous for his movies. Which of these films did he direct?
"What's Eating Gilbert Grape"
"Sleepless in Seattle"
"Babette's Feast"
Before "Mamma Mia," which of these movies prominently featured ABBA tunes?
"Muriel's Wedding"
"My Best Friend's Wedding"
"My Big Fat Swedish Wedding"
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