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.

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Sample Michael Jackson questions and answers

  1. Which songwriter wrote the album track "Girlfriend"?

    Answer: Paul McCartney

    From Off the Wall (1979)

  2. Who played Michael Jackson's girlfriend in the Thriller music video?

    Answer: Ola Ray

    From Thriller Music Video

  3. Why did Jermaine stay with Motown when four brothers left in 1976?

    Answer: He married Hazel Gordy

    From Jackson 5 Motown Years (1969-1975)

  4. What dance move boosted sales after Jackson performed it on Motown 25?

    Answer: Moonwalk

    From Thriller (album, 1982)

  5. On the Billboard Hot 100, what peak position did the song reach?

    Answer: Number seven

    From Smooth Criminal

  6. How many singles were released from the album between 1991 and 1993?

    Answer: Nine

    From Michael Jackson Career Overview

  7. Which studio album originally included this track?

    Answer: Bad

    From Smooth Criminal

  8. Who wrote the song Thriller from the Thriller album?

    Answer: Rod Temperton

    From Thriller

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