1.
Which of these Taylor Swift songs was released first?
Correct Answer
B. "Love Story"
Explanation
"Love Story" was released in 2008 as the lead single from Taylor Swift's second studio album, "Fearless." It preceded the other songs listed here in terms of release date.
2.
"You Belong with Me" was a hit from which Taylor Swift album?
Correct Answer
A. "Fearless"
Explanation
"You Belong with Me" gained immense popularity as one of the standout tracks from Taylor Swift's critically acclaimed 2008 album, "Fearless." This album played a pivotal role in establishing her as a prominent artist in the music industry.
3.
In the song "Bad Blood," Taylor Swift collaborated with which artist?
Correct Answer
B. Kendrick Lamar
Explanation
"Bad Blood" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her fifth studio album 1989 (2014). Swift wrote the song with its producers Max Martin and Shellback. The album track is a pop song with stomping drums. A hip hop remix of "Bad Blood", featuring American rapper Kendrick Lamar and additional production by Ilya, was released as the fourth single from 1989 on May 17, 2015, by Big Machine and Republic Records.
4.
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is from which album?
Correct Answer
D. "Red"
Explanation
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her fourth studio album, Red (2012). It was released for digital download and to U.S. pop radio as the lead single from Red on August 13, 2012, by Big Machine Records. Swift wrote and produced the song with Max Martin and Shellback.
5.
Which Taylor Swift song contains the lyrics "Cause, baby, now we got bad blood"?
Correct Answer
C. "Bad Blood"
Explanation
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is a track from Taylor Swift's 2012 album, "Red." This song showcased Taylor's evolution as an artist and her ability to create catchy, relatable tunes.
6.
Which Taylor Swift album includes the song "Back to December," known for its reflective and heartfelt lyrics?
Correct Answer
C. "Speak Now"
Explanation
"Back to December" is a poignant and introspective track by Taylor Swift, known for its heartfelt lyrics. It is featured on her 2010 album, "Speak Now," where Taylor reflects on past regrets and relationships. The song's emotional depth and sincere storytelling make it a standout on the album, showcasing Taylor Swift's songwriting and storytelling abilities.
7.
"All Too Well" is a fan-favorite song from which Taylor Swift album?
Correct Answer
D. "Red"
Explanation
"All Too Well" was the first song Swift wrote for her album Red, having penned the lyrics almost two years before the album's release. While collaborating with different writers on Red, Swift wrote the song along with Liz Rose, with whom she had written many songs on her earlier albums.
8.
What was the lead single from Taylor Swift's album "Speak Now"?
Correct Answer
A. "Mine"
Explanation
"Mine" was the lead single from Taylor Swift's 2010 album, "Speak Now." This song marked the beginning of an era in which Taylor took creative control of her music, writing all the tracks on the album by herself.
9.
In which song does Taylor Swift sing the line "I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22"?
Correct Answer
A. "22"
Explanation
The lyrics "I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22" are part of the chorus of Taylor Swift's song "22." This catchy and upbeat track celebrates the carefree spirit of youth and became an anthem for many.
10.
"Love Story" by Taylor Swift draws inspiration from which famous literary work?
Correct Answer
B. Romeo and Juliet
Explanation
"Love Story" by Taylor Swift draws its inspiration from William Shakespeare's timeless classic, "Romeo and Juliet." The song's lyrics cleverly adapt the tragic love story into a modern musical narrative.
11.
Which album marked Taylor Swift's transition from country to pop music?
Correct Answer
C. "1989"
Explanation
Swift's 2014 album, 1989, is widely seen as her step into being a fully-fledged pop singer. The lead single was “Shake It Off,” released ahead of the album. The upbeat dance-pop song was decidedly different from her past twangy country ballads or country-pop coming-of-age tracks and left both fans and critics reeling.
12.
Taylor Swift released a surprise album in 2020, which was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the name of this album?
Correct Answer
A. "Folklore"
Explanation
Folklore is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was a surprise album, released on July 24, 2020, via Republic Records. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Swift canceled the concert tour for her seventh studio album Lover (2019).
13.
"Blank Space" is known for its catchy chorus featuring the line "Got a long list of ex-lovers." Which album does this song belong to?
Correct Answer
C. "1989"
Explanation
"Blank Space" is a standout track from Taylor Swift's 2014 album "1989." The song's memorable chorus and music video made it a defining moment in her career.
14.
Which song from Taylor Swift's "1989 (Deluxe)" album includes the lyric "And I'll write your name"?
Correct Answer
C. "Blank Space"
Explanation
This track is definitely different from most other songs Swift has released, with a unique sound and a more intricate bass. Lyric: “I gotta long list of ex-lovers, they'll tell you I'm insane, but I gotta blank space, baby, and I'll write your name.”
15.
Taylor Swift's song "Wildest Dreams" was used in the soundtrack of which movie?
Correct Answer
D. Spirit Untamed
Explanation
The first snippet of "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)" was featured in the trailer for the 2021 animated film Spirit Untamed, released on March 12, 2021.