The Temptations Quiz

What were the two main choices for a young man in Detroit around 1958?

• Farming or mining

• Business or law

• Sports or education

• The assembly line or music

Who was the narrator of the story?

• Otis Williams

• David Ruffin

• Melvin Franklin

• Paul Williams

What record label was Detroit known for?

• RCA Records

• Columbia Records

• Atlantic Records

• Motown Records

Who did Otis Williams and the Siberians become?

• The Temptations

• The Miracles

• The Four Tops

• The Supremes

What was the first big hit for The Temptations?

• Just My Imagination

• Get Ready

• The Way You Do The Things You Do

• My Girl

Who was known for missing rehearsals and causing trouble?

• David Ruffin

• Melvin Franklin

• Eddie Kendricks

• Paul Williams

What did David Ruffin suggest the group's name should be changed to?

• David Ruffin and the Temptations

• The David Ruffin Experience

• Ruffin's Temptations

• The Ruffin Brothers

Who became David Ruffin's manager?

• Shelly Berger

• Flynn

• Smokey Robinson

• Berry Gordy

What was the goal of the 'Mellow Mood' album?

• To win a Grammy

• To experiment with new sounds

• To return to their roots

• To crossover to a white audience

What was the outcome of David Ruffin's behavior?

• He became the lead singer

• He started a solo career

• He left the group

• He was fired from the group