Famous Failures Quiz

Who was told by his teachers that he would never be a success?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• Michael Jordan
• Albert Einstein

Which famous musician was once told he couldn't sing?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• Michael Jordan
• Albert Einstein

Who was cut from his high school basketball team?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• Michael Jordan
• Albert Einstein

Which famous writer had their first novel rejected 30 times?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• Stephen King
• Albert Einstein

Who was once thought to be mentally handicapped?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• Michael Jordan
• Albert Einstein

Who had their first book rejected 27 times?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• J.K. Rowling
• Albert Einstein

Who was told they couldn't act or sing?

• Thomas Edison
• Fred Astaire
• Michael Jordan
• Albert Einstein

Who failed in their attempt to join a vocal quartet?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• Fred Astaire
• Albert Einstein

Who was bankrupt and living on welfare before finding success?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• J.K. Rowling
• Albert Einstein

Who had their first screen test rejected?

• Thomas Edison
• Elvis Presley
• Fred Astaire
• Albert Einstein