If you’re having to take a quiz to find out how punk rock you are, the chances are that you’re not all that punk rock in the first place – but if you feel like you have something to prove when it comes to your punk rock knowledge, this quiz is absolutely for you.
From the origins of punk to the punk greats, this quiz will test your knowledge of punk history, punk fashion, and most importantly – the thing that got this whole punk movement started – punk music.
Check your answers against our answer sheet at the bottom, and find out whether you’re a punk rock legend or a punk rock poser at the end of the quiz…
- What Is The Name of the Misfits Fan Club?
The Undead
The Fiend Club
The Death Squad
- What Do The Letters of the Iconic CBGB Club Stand For?
Country, Bluegrass & Blues
Can’t Beat Good Beats
Crow Bar Grunge Beats
- Sheena Is A What?
A Drunk Punker
A Runt Rocker
A Punk Rocker
- Which Seminal Punk Rock Band Claimed, “I Am An Anarchist”?
Sex Pistols
Ramones
NOFX
- What Item Became A Symbol of Punk Fashion?
Skulls
Safety Pins
Tartan
- On The Record ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ – How Many Songs Did Sid Vicious Play Bass For?
All Songs
Half the Songs
None of the Songs
- What Is The Original Punk Rock Ethos?
F*ck Authority
Do It Yourself
Get Drunk & Fight
- Who Said This Quote About Punk Fashion? “I was messianic about punk, seeing if one could put a spoke in the system in some way”
Vivienne Westwood
Malcolm McLaren
Sue Blane
- In What Year Did Punk Rock Become a Recognised Genre?
1960
1970
1980
- Who Were The Lead Singers of The Clash?
Mick Jones & Joe Strummer
John Lydon & Mick Jones
Joe Strummer & Steve Jones
ANSWERS
Score yourself 1 point for each correct answer.
- What Is The Name of the Misfits Fan Club?
The Fiend Club - What Do The Letters of the Iconic CBGB Club Stand For?
Country, Bluegrass & Blues - Sheena Is A What?
A Punk Rocker - Which Seminal Punk Rock Band Claimed, “I Am An Anarchist”?
Sex Pistols - What Item Became A Symbol of Punk Fashion?
Safety Pins - On The Record ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ – How Many Songs Did Sid Vicious Play Bass For?
None of the Songs - What Is The Punk Rock Ethos?
Do It Yourself - Who Said This Quote About Punk Fashion? “I was messianic about punk, seeing if one could put a spoke in the system in some way”
Vivienne Westwood - In What Year Did Punk Rock Become a Recognised Genre?
1970 - Who Were The Lead Singers of The Clash?
Mick Jones & Joe Strummer
What’s Your Score?
Punk Rock Poser
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Punk Rocker
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