Selena Movie Quiz
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Selena was the first female to dominate what type of music?

  • Tejano (correct)
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Country
  • What was the name of the band Selena's dad was in when he was younger?

    Los Dinos

    Where did Selena live before her family was forced to move to Corpus Christi?

    Lake Jackson, Texas

    How old was Selena when she first began performing?

    <p>9 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were Selena's original band composed of?

    <p>Herself, her brother, A.B., and her sister, Suzette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did each family member do?

    <p>A.B.: played bass; Suzette: played drums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Selena marry and at what age?

    <p>Chris Perez at age 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Selena's favorite food?

    <p>Pizza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of store did Selena own?

    <p>Hair and Clothing Boutique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who managed the boutique?

    <p>Yolanda Saldivar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Selena dared to do at a fair?

    <p>Bungee jump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Was her family opposed to her marrying Chris?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Selena move?

    <p>Next door to her parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Did Selena want children?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Selena so important to the Mexican-American population?

    <p>She was the first Mexican-American woman to make it BIG in the Tejano genre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Selena's goal in music?

    <p>To produce an entire English album</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was her crossover song?

    <p>&quot;I Could Fall in Love&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote most of her music?

    <p>Her brother, A.B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when Selena's brother drove the bus?

    <p>He got it stuck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Selena's Background and Career

    • Selena was the first female to dominate Tejano music.
    • Her father, Abraham Quintanilla, was in a band called Los Dinos when he was younger.
    • Selena lived in Lake Jackson, Texas before her family moved to Corpus Christi.
    • She started performing at the age of 9.

    Selena's Band and Family

    • Selena's original band consisted of herself, her brother A.B., and her sister Suzette.
    • A.B. played bass and Suzette played drums.

    Personal Life

    • Selena married Chris Perez at the age of 20.
    • Her favorite food was pizza.
    • She owned a hair and clothing boutique, which was managed by Yolanda Saldivar.
    • She was dared to bungee jump at a fair.

    Career Aspirations

    • Selena wanted to produce an entire English album.
    • Her crossover song was "I Could Fall in Love".
    • Most of her music was written by her brother, A.B.

    Impact and Legacy

    • Selena was the first Mexican-American woman to make it big in the Tejano genre.
    • She was important to the Mexican-American population because of her achievements in the music industry.

    Miscellaneous

    • Her family was opposed to her marrying Chris Perez.
    • She moved next door to her parents.
    • She wanted to have children.
    • Her brother A.B. got the bus stuck when he drove it.

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    Test your knowledge on the life and music of Selena with these flashcards. Delve into her beginnings, band affiliations, and musical dominance in the Tejano genre. This quiz is perfect for fans of the iconic artist and the movie that celebrates her legacy.

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