Q 01/05

Where did Jewel live while playing small gigs around Southern California before her record deal?

A) In her car

B) On a houseboat

C) In a church attic

D) At a youth hostel

Answer · why

A) In her car

In her car was home for Jewel as she travelled between street performances and coffeehouse sets. She could not afford to make a demo until a label pai...

Q 02/05

Which razor brand built a $70 million advertising campaign around Jewel's 0304 single "Intuition"?

A) Gillette

B) Remington

C) Schick

D) Braun

Answer · why

C) Schick

Schick was launching a razor called Intuition, the same name as the song. Critics pointed out the irony, because the song itself mocks consumer cultur...

Q 03/05

Which vocal skill did Jewel learn from her father while they performed in Alaskan roadhouses?

A) Scat singing

B) Throat singing

C) Beatboxing

D) Yodeling

Answer · why

D) Yodeling

Yodeling came from her father, Atz Kilcher, who performed with her as a father-daughter duo. The two also sang at hotels in Anchorage.

Q 04/05

At which 1998 event was Jewel criticised for lip-syncing the national anthem after missing her cue?

A) The World Series

B) The Super Bowl

C) The NBA Finals

D) The Kentucky Derby

Answer · why

B) The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl audience saw her miss the opening words of a track taped in advance. Producers later admitted they try to have every anthem performer p...

Q 05/05

Which rock band's album kept Jewel's 0304 from debuting at number one on the Billboard 200?

A) Metallica

B) Linkin Park

C) Evanescence

D) Radiohead

Answer · why

A) Metallica

Metallica held the top spot with St. Anger, leaving 0304 at number two. That was still the highest chart debut of Jewel's career.