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  • 1. What was Selena's full name?
A) Selena Williams
B) Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
C) Selena Gomez
D) Selena Johnson
  • 2. What was the name of Selena's band?
A) Selena y Los Dinos
B) Bidi Bidi Band
C) The Queen's Musicians
D) The Selena Sound
  • 3. Which actress played Selena in the 1997 biographical film?
A) Jennifer Lopez
B) Salma Hayek
C) Eva Longoria
D) Demi Lovato
  • 4. What was the title of the series based on Selena's life released on Netflix in 2020?
A) Como La Flor: A Tribute
B) Bidi Bidi Bom Bom: A Musical Story
C) The Queen of Tejano
D) Selena: The Series
  • 5. What was Selena's favorite food?
A) Tacos
B) Pizza
C) Burgers
D) Enchiladas
  • 6. What was the title of Selena's posthumous album that was released shortly after her death?
A) Selena Forever
B) Dreaming of You
C) Amor Prohibido
D) Siempre Selena
  • 7. What was Selena known as?
A) Latin Queen
B) Queen of Tejano Music
C) Empress of Latin Music
D) Princess of Pop
  • 8. Which language did Selena primarily sing in?
A) English
B) Spanglish
C) Portuguese
D) Spanish
  • 9. In which year was the biographical film 'Selena' released?
A) 2001
B) 1995
C) 1997
D) 1999
  • 10. On what date was Selena Quintanilla-Pérez born?
A) April 16, 1970
B) March 31, 1970
C) March 31, 1971
D) April 16, 1971
  • 11. Who was Selena's music producer and songwriter?
A) A.B. Quintanilla
B) Marilyn Greer
C) Rudy Trevino
D) Ron Paul
  • 12. Which album was Selena's first to reach number one on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart?
A) Selena
B) Entre a Mi Mundo
C) Amor Prohibido
D) Live!
  • 13. What was the name of the song that became one of Selena's most popular signature songs?
A) Bidi Bidi Bom Bom
B) I Could Fall in Love
C) Dreaming of You
D) Como la Flor
  • 14. Who was convicted of Selena's murder?
A) Yolanda Saldívar
B) Marilyn Greer
C) Ron Paul
D) A.B. Quintanilla
  • 15. What was the name of the bus used by Selena y Los Dinos for touring?
A) Big Mama
B) Big Tex
C) Big Bertha
D) Little Bertha
  • 16. Which university did Selena enroll in for business administration?
A) Pacific Western University
B) University of Houston
C) Louisiana State University
D) University of Texas
  • 17. What was the name of the radio program where Selena promoted her album in 1985?
A) The Ellen DeGeneres Show
B) The Oprah Winfrey Show
C) The Tonight Show
D) Johnny Canales Show
  • 18. Who discovered Selena and helped her win the Female Vocalist of the Year award?
A) Rudy Trevino
B) Marilyn Greer
C) A.B. Quintanilla
D) Ron Paul
  • 19. What was the name of the first Tex-Mex restaurant opened by Selena's father?
A) Quintanilla's Kitchen
B) Tex-Mex Delights
C) Selena's Eats
D) Papa Gayo's
  • 20. In what year did Selena release her self-titled debut album?
A) 1989
B) 1993
C) 1995
D) 1992
  • 21. How many records has Selena sold worldwide?
A) Around 18 million
B) Around 5 million
C) Around 25 million
D) Around 10 million
  • 22. Which governor declared April 16 as Selena Day in Texas?
A) George W. Bush
B) Greg Abbott
C) Rick Perry
D) Ann Richards
  • 23. What was the name of the album that won Best Mexican/American Album at the 1994 Grammy Awards?
A) Entre a Mi Mundo
B) Amor Prohibido
C) Selena
D) Live!
  • 24. Which album is credited for catapulting Tejano music into the mainstream?
A) Live!
B) Selena
C) Entre a Mi Mundo
D) Amor Prohibido
  • 25. What was Selena's heritage as described in the text?
A) Mexican-American with some Cherokee ancestry
B) Cherokee with some Mexican ancestry
C) Mexican with some African ancestry
D) Mexican-American with no other ancestry
  • 26. Which label did José Behar want to sign Selena to?
A) Sony Music Latin
B) Capitol Latin Records
C) EMI's label Capitol Records
D) EMI Latin Records
  • 27. Who thought they had discovered the 'next Gloria Estefan'?
A) Quintanilla Jr.
B) José Behar
C) Charles Koppelman
D) Stephen Finfer
  • 28. Where were most of the songs for Selena's debut album recorded?
A) Capitol Studios in Los Angeles
B) EMI Studios in Miami
C) Sunrise Studios in Houston
D) AMEN Studios in San Antonio, Texas
  • 29. Which song from Ven Conmigo became one of Selena's most successful singles?
A) Sukiyaki
B) Ya Ves
C) La Tracalera
D) Baila Esta Cumbia
  • 30. What was the title of the duet Selena recorded with Álvaro Torres?
A) La Tracalera
B) Sukiyaki
C) Buenos Amigos
D) Ya Ves
  • 31. Which chart did 'Buenos Amigos' peak at number one on?
A) US Billboard Top Latin Songs chart
B) US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks
C) US Billboard Hot 100
D) US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart
  • 32. Who produced the song 'Buenos Amigos'?
A) José Behar
B) Stephen Finfer
C) Enrique Elizondo
D) A.B.
  • 33. What did Quintanilla Jr. believe the fan club would bring for the band?
A) Increased sales
B) New music opportunities
C) More exposure
D) Higher concert attendance
  • 34. Which song was originally recorded in Japanese by Kyu Sakamoto?
A) No Te Vayas
B) Contigo Quiero Estar
C) My Love
D) Sukiyaki
  • 35. How long was the line for the casket viewing?
A) Almost one mile (1.6 km)
B) Three miles
C) Two miles
D) Half a mile
  • 36. What did Quintanilla Jr. choose EMI Latin's offer for?
A) Higher signing fee
B) More marketing support
C) Better studio facilities
D) The potential for a crossover album
  • 37. Who referred to Selena as 'The Mexican Madonna'?
A) Jay Leno
B) Howard Stern
C) George W. Bush
D) Tom Brokaw
  • 38. What was the nickname given to Tejanos by Mexican citizens?
A) Cultural icons
B) Hayseed pochos
C) Mexican heroes
D) Tejano stars
  • 39. How did Arrarás describe Selena's makeup regimen?
A) Provocative and bold
B) Minimal and natural
C) Extensive and glamorous
D) Not being 'painted up or vulgar'
  • 40. What was the official cause of Selena's death?
A) Cardiac arrest
B) Drug overdose
C) Exsanguinating internal and external hemorrhage due to perforating gunshot wound
D) Pregnancy complications
  • 41. How many months did Entre a Mi Mundo stay at number one on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart?
A) Ten consecutive months
B) Three consecutive months
C) Five consecutive months
D) Eight consecutive months
  • 42. Who caught Selena and Pérez flirting with each other?
A) Selena's mother Marcella
B) Quintanilla Jr.
C) Selena's sister Suzette
D) EMI Latin executives
  • 43. How many guests attended Selena's burial?
A) 30,000 guests
B) Six hundred guests
C) 3,000 guests
D) 78,000 guests
  • 44. What type of benefit concert was Selena planning for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America?
A) A Los Angeles benefit concert
B) A Dallas-Fort Worth benefit concert
C) A Miami benefit concert
D) A New York benefit concert
  • 45. Who composed a duet with Selena that was produced by Enrique Elizondo?
A) Yolanda Saldívar
B) Álvaro Torres
C) Chris Pérez
D) Stephen Finfer
  • 46. Who denied the crossover album project for Selena?
A) José Behar
B) Stephen Finfer
C) Quintanilla Jr.
D) Charles Koppelman
  • 47. What did Selena write for her debut album?
A) Ya Ves
B) Baila Esta Cumbia
C) My Love
D) Sukiyaki
  • 48. Why did the Quintanilla family decide to have an open-casket viewing?
A) To accommodate more fans
B) Due to a request from the fans
C) To speed up the viewing process
D) Rumors that the casket was empty began circulating
  • 49. Name one celebrity who attended Selena's funeral.
A) Roberto Pulido
B) Elvis Presley
C) Michael Jackson
D) Madonna
  • 50. Where did Selena perform a record-breaking, sold-out concert in February 1995?
A) Los Angeles Coliseum
B) Miami Arena
C) Madison Square Garden
D) Houston Astrodome
  • 51. What did Sears and McDonald's do in response to Stern's comments?
A) Sponsored Stern's show
B) Sent a letter stating their disapproval
C) Organized a tribute to Selena
D) Remained silent
  • 52. Where was the public viewing of Selena's casket held?
A) Bayfront Plaza
B) Bayfront Auditorium
C) Seaside Memorial Park
D) Los Angeles Sports Arena
  • 53. What type of game did Selena host in August 1994 to raise money?
A) A charity basketball game
B) A charity soccer game
C) A charity baseball game
D) A charity tennis match
  • 54. Which civic organization did Selena donate her time to?
A) UNICEF
B) Red Cross
C) Big Brothers Big Sisters
D) D.A.R.E.
  • 55. How old was Selena when she died?
A) 21 years old
B) 25 years old
C) 23 years old
D) 30 years old
  • 56. Where did Selena perform to celebrate the forming of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus?
A) Miami, Florida
B) Washington, D.C.
C) New York, New York
D) Los Angeles, California
  • 57. Who agreed with Portillo's assessment that Selena was 'not a good role model to Latina women'?
A) Quintanilla Jr.
B) Betty Cortina
C) American author Sandra Cisneros
D) Charles Tatum
  • 58. What did Matt S. Meier say Selena exhibited during her concerts?
A) Indifference
B) Contagious energy
C) Inexperience
D) Reserved demeanor
  • 59. What certification did Entre a Mi Mundo receive from the RIAA?
A) Diamond
B) 10× platinum
C) Gold
D) 5× platinum
  • 60. Which vocal range did Selena possess?
A) Soprano
B) Tenor
C) Bass
D) Alto
  • 61. Which biblical passage was quoted at the burial?
A) John 3:16
B) Psalm 23
C) 1 Corinthians 15
D) Matthew 5:9
  • 62. What was the title of the duet Selena recorded with the Barrio Boyzz?
A) No Me Queda Más
B) Donde Quiera Que Estés
C) Amor Prohibido
D) Bidi Bidi Bom Bom
  • 63. At which event did Selena perform in front of 70,000 people?
A) Lo Nuestro Awards
B) Tejano Music Awards
C) Festival Acapulco
D) Grammy Awards
  • 64. Which album was certified platinum by AMPROFON?
A) Ven Conmigo
B) A compilation album bearing the single 'Baila Esta Cumbia'
C) Selena's debut album
D) Nada Se Compara Contigo
  • 65. How many people died in the workplace shooting?
A) 5 people (excluding the perpetrator)
B) 10 people
C) 1 person
D) 20 people
  • 66. What nickname did Selena's fans give her?
A) The 'Fashion Icon'
B) The 'Tejano Queen'
C) The 'Mexican Madonna'
D) The 'Latin Diva'
  • 67. What type of programming is included in Selena's filmography?
A) Comedy films
B) True crime documentaries
C) Musical biopics
D) Animated films
  • 68. How many number-one singles did 'Amor Prohibido' spawn?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five
  • 69. Who wrote that Selena became a sex icon following the release of her debut album?
A) Charles Tatum
B) Quintanilla Jr.
C) Manuel Peña
D) María Celeste Arrarás
  • 70. In which film did Selena make a cameo appearance in 1995?
A) Selena
B) The Bodyguard
C) Selena: The Series
D) Don Juan DeMarco
  • 71. Where were the flowers for the casket viewing imported from?
A) The Netherlands
B) United States
C) Spain
D) Mexico
  • 72. What was the date of Selena's death?
A) February 26, 1995
B) March 31, 1995
C) March 15, 1995
D) April 1, 1995
  • 73. What was the title of Selena's solo album released in 1990?
A) Selena
B) Ven Conmigo
C) Entre a Mi Mundo
D) Amor Prohibido
  • 74. Who was Selena's co-star in the telenovela Dos Mujeres, Un Camino?
A) Erik Estrada
B) Emilio Navaira
C) Quintanilla Jr.
D) Patoski
  • 75. How did NBC News describe Selena's outfit during a 1992 interview?
A) Unremarkable
B) Conservative
C) Traditional
D) Provocative
  • 76. How many fans attended the vigil on April 1?
A) 4,000 fans
B) 30,000 fans
C) 78,000 fans
D) 3,000 fans
  • 77. According to Arrarás, what did Selena 'trust'?
A) Everyone
B) Her family
C) Her fans
D) Her designers
  • 78. According to the A&E television series Biography, who were Selena's fans often?
A) Teenagers
B) Seniors
C) Professional athletes
D) Minorities
  • 79. Who preached at Selena's burial?
A) A Rabbi
B) A Jehovah's Witness minister from Lake Jackson
C) A Protestant minister
D) A Catholic priest
  • 80. Who did Selena credit with opening the door for female artists of Hispanic descent?
A) Whitney Houston
B) Gloria Estefan
C) Madonna
D) Janet Jackson
  • 81. How many albums did Selena y Los Dinos release in 1988?
A) One
B) Three
C) Two
D) Four
  • 82. In which years did the Selena Live! Tour take place?
A) 1993-1994
B) 1995-1996
C) 1992-1993
D) 1994-1995
  • 83. In which year did Selena begin designing and manufacturing a line of clothing?
A) 1996
B) 1993
C) 1995
D) 1994
  • 84. Who financed the construction of Selena's monument?
A) Local community leaders
B) Dusty Durrill
C) Selena Quintanilla
D) H. W. 'Buddy' Tatum
  • 85. What was the title of the Mexican telenovela Selena appeared in?
A) Entre a Mi Mundo
B) Selena Live
C) Live!
D) Dos Mujeres, Un Camino
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