[The Eternal Pop-Punk Queen] A Trivia Quiz About Avril Lavigne

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When you think of Avril Lavigne, who is enormously popular in Japan as well, she’s the original pop-punk queen who released her debut album “Let Go” in 2002 at the young age of 17, achieving an astonishing 20 million sales worldwide.

Since then, she’s showcased a musical range that goes beyond pop punk, and even more than 20 years after her debut, many young musicians admire her as she continues to be as active and energetic as ever.

So, how much do you know about Avril?

In this article, we present various tidbits and trivia about Avril in the form of a quiz.

Whether you’ve been a fan from the beginning or only recently got into her, give it a try!

[The Eternal Pop-Punk Queen] Trivia Quiz about Avril Lavigne (1–10)

Which of the following songs was originally scheduled to be included on 'Let Go' but was removed because it didn’t fit the album’s style, and was later given to a certain singer and became a big hit?

Falling into History
Breakaway
I Will Be

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Breakaway

The song that Avril was involved in writing that was left off of Let Go is Breakaway. It was later sung by Kelly Clarkson and became a major hit.

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Avril holds numerous records, but she has also achieved a great feat here in Japan. Which of the following is that feat?

Achieved three consecutive million-sellers from their debut—the first time in history.
Most consecutive years with Top 10 hits
Record for the highest number of solo concerts held in Japan

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Achieved three consecutive million-sellers from their debut—the first time in history.

Avril set a first-ever record in Japan for an international artist by achieving million-selling status with three consecutive releases starting from her debut album. That alone shows just how incredibly popular she is in Japan.

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Avril has been married twice, and her spouses share something in common besides being musicians. What is that common trait?

From Canada
Tattoo lover
Vegan

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From Canada

Avril Lavigne has been married twice, and both of her spouses—Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley and Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger—are from Canada. Although Avril has dated many men, it’s interesting that the partners she chose to marry were both Canadians.

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[The Eternal Pop-Punk Queen] Trivia Quiz about Avril Lavigne (11–20)

For the 2019 album “Head Above Water,” a special promotional video was produced in Japan. Who appeared in that video?

Ayami Nakajo
Suzu Hirose
Kasumi Arimura

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Ayami Nakajo

Model and actress Aya Nakajo appeared in the special promotional video for the album Head Above Water, released in 2019, in Japan. As a big fan of Avril herself, Nakajo drew attention by wearing outfits inspired by Avril’s works from her debut up through Head Above Water.

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As a pioneer of Y2K fashion, Avril is being newly respected in the 2020s. At the time of her debut, what was the fashion combination with tank tops that was her trademark?

jeans
necktie
skirt

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necktie

When you think of Avril at the time of her debut, many people probably remember the combination of a tank top and a necktie. In fact, for the first year after her debut she didn’t have a stylist; she was apparently mixing and matching her own clothes.

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Before her debut, at age 14, Avril won a contest and performed at a concert of a famous singer from her hometown. Who was that singer?

Celine Dion
Shania Twain
Alan Issue

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Shania Twain

At 14, Avril won a singing contest hosted by a local radio station, and as her prize, she got the chance to perform a duet at a concert by fellow Canadian country star Shania Twain. For the record, the song they performed was “What Made You Say That.”

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