1980s New Wave
1 / 15Synthesizers, quirky fashion, and catchy hooks -- how well do you remember the new wave explosion of the 1980s?
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Which new wave band had a hit with 'Whip It' in 1980?
About 1980s New Wave
1980s New Wave is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Synthesizers, quirky fashion, and catchy hooks -- how well do you remember the new wave explosion of the 1980s? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which new wave band had a hit with 'Whip It' in 1980?
Answer: Devo
2. Duran Duran's 'Hungry Like the Wolf' helped them become icons of which new media?
Answer: MTV
3. Which band featured Robert Smith and was known for the gloomy hit 'Just Like Heaven'?
Answer: The Cure
4. The Talking Heads released which critically acclaimed concert film in 1984?
Answer: Stop Making Sense
5. Which new wave duo consisted of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart?
Answer: Eurythmics
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in 1980s New Wave?
1980s New Wave has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is 1980s New Wave free to play?
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How long does 1980s New Wave take?
Most players finish 1980s New Wave in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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