When did Woodstock start?
- A) August 14, 1969
- B) August 15, 1969
- C) August 16, 1969
- D) August 17, 1969
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Answer:
August 15, 1969
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This band was supposed to open Woodstock, but traffic made them late. Though a solo performer then went on before them, this group was still technically the first “band” to play Woodstock, even with their delay. Who was it?
- A) The Rolling Stones
- B) Jefferson Airplane
- C) Credence Clearwater Revival
- D) Sweetwater
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Answer:
Sweetwater
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How much did a three-day pass cost when bought at the gate of Woodstock?
- A) $18
- B) $24
- C) $57
- D) $103
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Answer:
$24
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Who was the first solo performer to play at Woodstock — and the first performer in general to take the stage, thanks to Sweetwater’s delay?
- A) Janis Joplin
- B) Richie Havens
- C) Bert Sommer
- D) Melanie
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Answer:
Richie Havens
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How many people died while attending Woodstock?
- A) One
- B) Three
- C) Ten
- D) Fifteen
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Answer:
Three
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How many babies were born at Woodstock?
- A) Two
- B) Five
- C) Six
- D) Ten
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Answer:
Two
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How did the three people who died at Woodstock pass away?
- A) All drug overdoses
- B) A drug overdose, a ruptured appendix, and a tractor run-over
- C) Two fell off a stage, while another drowned
- D) All were dehydrated
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Answer:
A drug overdose, a ruptured appendix, and a tractor run-over
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In total, 32 bands played at Woodstock. Only one band who was scheduled to perform didn’t, as they were stuck at the airport. What band was this?
- A) Santana
- B) The Incredible String Band
- C) Grateful Dead
- D) Iron Butterfly
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Answer:
Iron Butterfly
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How many people were arrested at Woodstock, according to the New York State Police?
- A) 109
- B) 204
- C) 150
- D) 4
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Answer:
109
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What famous band backed out of playing at Woodstock because they thought it was a “second-class” festival?
- A) Led Zeppelin
- B) Pink Floyd
- C) The Who
- D) The Doors
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Answer:
The Doors
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What was the final closing statement made by Chip Monck, the lighting man, that officially ended the Woodstock festival?
- A) Good night, everyone!
- B) Be careful out there!
- C) Good wishes, good day, and a good life!
- D) Always remember love and peace.
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Answer:
Good wishes, good day, and a good life!
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John Lennon wanted to attend Woodstock and perform. However, he was prevented from seeing this through. Why?
- A) His wife made him stay at home
- B) He wanted to play with the Beatles, but they all refused
- C) He wanted to play with Yoko Ono, but she refused
- D) The government refused him a visa to travel to the States from where he was in Canada
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Answer:
The government refused him a visa to travel to the States from where he was in Canada
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Jimi Hendrix was the highest-paid performer at the festival. How much was he paid to perform at Woodstock?
- A) $1 million
- B) $100
- C) $5,400
- D) $32,000
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Answer:
$32,000
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Where was Woodstock held?
- A) Bethel, New York
- B) Wallkill, New York
- C) Cold Spring, New York
- D) Hudson, New York
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Answer:
Bethel, New York
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When did Woodstock end?
- A) August 16, 1969
- B) August 17, 1969
- C) August 18, 1969
- D) August 19, 1969
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Answer:
August 18, 1969
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