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WorksheetsTHE DAY THE MUSIC DIED
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
How old was Buddy Holly when he died?
20
21
23
35
What was the name of the flying service?
Dandelion's
Jennings
Dwyer
Diamond
Who won the coin toss and a seat on the plane?
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Johhny Cash
Why was Buddy Holly's drummer (Carl Bunch) left in Kenosha, WI?
He quit
He didn't like Buddy
Punched a fan
Frostbite
What is the name of the concert hall where they performed in Clear Lake, IA?
Surf Ballroom
City Ballroom
Clear Lake Ballroom
Sandy Ballroom
Who was sick and given a seat on the plane?
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Johnny Cash
What was Richie Valens' age when he died?
35
24
17
18
What was the name of the pilot?
Fred Astaire
Shaq
Randy Preston
Roger Pederson
How far did the plane travel before it crashed?
5 miles
15 miles
25 miles
100 miles
Who wrote the song "AMERICAN PIE"?
Buddy Holly
Richie Valens
Don McLean
Dan McCain
Who was from California?
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Johnny Cash
To what city were they flying?
Fargo, ND
Morehead, MN
Kenosha, WI
Clear Lake, IA
How much did it cost to charter the plane per person?
$46
$56
$26
$36
How old was The Big Bopper when he died?
21
28
24
26
What instrument did Buddy Holly play?
Drums
Bass Guitar
Lead Guitar
Trombone
How old was the pilot when he died?
18
19
20
21
What type of plane was it?
Eclipse 550
Beechcraft V-35 Bonanza
Cessna 172
Gulfstream 650
Did you think the pilot knew about the weather?
Yes
No
What was the name of the tour?
Fall Semi-Formal
Winter Solstice Party
Winter Snow Ball
Winter Dance Party
What is the name of the fourth band on the tour?
Cosmic
Dion and The Belmonts
Drew and The Beacons
Danny and The Wailers
Which one had just starred in a movie?
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Carl Bunch
Who was the disc jockey?
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Carl Bunch
What time did their flight leave?
6:55 PM
8:55 PM
11:54 PM
12:55 AM
Who was excited about joining the tour?
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Carl Bunch
Who had to change his name to become a star?
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Richie Valens
Carl Bunch
