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Elvis Jeopardy Game
Here are some ideas for categories. Write these questions and answers on index size cards with point value written on the front side. You can then place them question side down on a tabletop.
What's in a name?
$100 What was Elvis' middle name? Aaron
$200 What was Elvis' twin brother's name? Jesse Garon
$300 What was Elvis' daughter's full name? Lisa Marie Presley
$400 What were Elvis' parents' names? Gladys & Vernon
$500 What was the name of his mansion (where he lived)? Graceland
Born to Rock
$100 Where was Elvis born? Tupelo, Mississippi
$200 What was Elvis' birth date? January 8, 1935
$300 How old was Elvis when he won his first talent contest? Ten (plus $50 if you know the name of the song - "Ol' Shep")
$400 Name 2 kinds of music that influenced Elvis' style of music most? Gospel, R&B, Pop and Country
$500 What is the significance of Beale Street in Elvis' life? It was where Elvis absorbed black R&B music and learned to love it.
Music, Music, Music
$100 With which record label did Elvis first record? Sun Records
$200 For which birthday did Elvis get his first guitar? 11th birthday - it cost $12.75
$300 Name 2 of Elvis' early recordings. Note to teacher: Have student fill in the blanks. They must get 3 out of four to earn the $300. Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Don't Be Cruel, and All Shook Up
$400 What was the name of the song Elvis sang about shoes. Blue Suede Shoes
$500 What was the name of the movie Elvis starred in which took place in Las Vegas? Hint: It was also the name of a very popular song. Viva Las Vegas. DOUBLE YOUR $500 - What was the name of the actress who starred with Elvis in Viva Las Vegas - Ann Margaret (was also in Bye Bye Birdie - a spoof on an Elvis-like character - great movie!)
Potpourri 1
$100 What was the cause of Elvis' death? Heart failure due to Prescription Drug Abuse
$200 What year did he die? 1977
$300 How old was he when he died? 42
$400 What was Elvis' favorite meal? Fried Peanut Butter and Banana sandwiches
$500 What was Elvis' first movie? Love Me Tender - 1956
Potpourri II
$100 What was Elvis' favorite car to drive? Cadillac
$200 Elvis was drafted by which branch of the military? Army
$300 Which pop star did Elvis' daughter marry, then divorce? Michael Jackson
$400 Elvis starred in how many successful films? 33
$500 What was Elvis' first television appearance and what was the controversy surrounding his appearance? The Ed Sullivan Show. They would only shoot Elvis from the waist up because his movements were deemed inappropriate for the viewing audience.