Woodstock Music Festival Quiz

Who were the original founders of the Woodstock Music Festival?

• Elton John, Bernie Taupin, David Bowie, and Freddie Mercury

• Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood

• Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr

• Michael Lang, Artie Kornfeld, Joel Rosenman, and John P. Roberts

What was the main reason the organizers allowed people to enter the festival for free?

• They wanted to promote peace and love

• The festival was sponsored by a major corporation

• The fences and ticket booths were not completed

• They received a government grant

What was one of the major issues caused by the large crowd at Woodstock?

• Insufficient parking space

• Inadequate lighting

• Shortage of food and water

• Lack of musical instruments

How did the weather affect the performances at Woodstock?

• It caused the festival to be canceled

• It led to long delays between performances

• It improved the sound quality

• It made the performances more energetic

Which performer played a notable rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at Woodstock?

• Jimi Hendrix

• Janis Joplin

• Bob Dylan

• Elvis Presley

Approximately how many people attended Woodstock at its peak?

• 450,000

• 250,000

• 100,000

• 600,000

What were some of the diverse groups represented in the Woodstock audience?

• Only local residents

• A mix of anti-war protesters, Vietnam veterans, and civil rights activists

• Only government officials

• Only music enthusiasts

What was one of the financial outcomes for Woodstock Ventures after the festival?

• They received a donation from a famous musician

• They were awarded a government grant

• They incurred $1.4 million in debt

• They made a huge profit immediately

How did the town of Bethel initially react to the Woodstock festival?

• They embraced it immediately

• They attempted to distance themselves from it

• They organized another festival the following year

• They built a monument right after the festival

What was established in 2008 to commemorate the Woodstock festival?

• A new music award

• The Museum at Bethel Woods

• A new music festival

• A national holiday