Michael Jackson Trivia

Every Michael Jackson trivia quiz on PopQ: 14 quizzes in Music and TV. Sample questions and answers below, with a new selection each week.

Sample Michael Jackson questions and answers

  1. Which instrument did Jermaine play in the group from 1964 to 1975?

    Answer: Bass guitar

    From Jackson 5 Motown Years (1969-1975)

  2. Which credited duet partner appears on "The Girl Is Mine"?

    Answer: Paul McCartney

    From Thriller (album, 1982)

  3. Which classic movie inspired the video's white suit and fedora look?

    Answer: The Band Wagon

    From Smooth Criminal

  4. What was the first single from the album to hit No. 1 in the US?

    Answer: Black or White

    From Michael Jackson Career Overview

  5. What is the running time of the Thriller album?

    Answer: 42:19 minutes

    From Thriller

  6. What impact did 'Thriller' have on racial barriers in the music industry?

    Answer: It helped break them down

    From Thriller

  7. About how many copies had the 1991 album sold worldwide?

    Answer: 32 million

    From Dangerous & HIStory Era (1991-2001)

  8. What groundbreaking technology did 'Thriller' help popularize?

    Answer: Music Videos

    From Thriller

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