Taylor Swift: Sparkling Songbook Quiz

Test your Taylor Swift know-how with fun facts, lyrics, and surprises—perfect for curious teens ready to sing along and learn!

  1. Which U.S. state is Taylor Swift's birthplace?
    1. New York
    2. Tennessee
    3. Pennsylvania
    4. Virginia
  2. What instrument did Taylor famously learn early and often uses onstage?
    1. Guitar
    2. Piano
    3. Violin
    4. Saxophone
  3. Which album title refers to a famous childhood color and was released in 2008?
    1. Speak Now
    2. Fearless
    3. Red
    4. Blue
  4. Taylor won a major international songwriting prize named after which famous songwriter?
    1. Ivor Novello
    2. Pulitzer
    3. Grammy
    4. Tony
  5. Which of these is the name of Taylor's fandom?
    1. Directioners
    2. Beliebers
    3. Little Monsters
    4. Swifties
  6. Taylor re-recorded her early albums to gain control of what asset?
    1. Publishing
    2. Masters
    3. Royalties
    4. Contracts
  7. Which Taylor album introduced a folklore-inspired indie-folk style released in 2020?
    1. Reputation
    2. Evermore
    3. 1989
    4. Folklore

Answers and explanations

  1. Question: Which U.S. state is Taylor Swift's birthplace?
    Answer: Pennsylvania
    Explanation: Taylor was born in Reading, Pennsylvania; she moved to Nashville later to pursue country music. Fun fact: Reading is in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country.
  2. Question: What instrument did Taylor famously learn early and often uses onstage?
    Answer: Guitar
    Explanation: Taylor began playing guitar as a child and it’s been a signature instrument across her career. Fun fact: she wrote many early hits on acoustic guitar.
  3. Question: Which album title refers to a famous childhood color and was released in 2008?
    Answer: Red
    Explanation: Red (2012) explores intense emotions and marked a shift toward pop sounds; the color references passionate feelings. Fun fact: its lead single was a major crossover hit.
  4. Question: Taylor won a major international songwriting prize named after which famous songwriter?
    Answer: Ivor Novello
    Explanation: She received an Ivor Novello songwriting award, which honors excellence in songwriting and composing. Fun fact: the Ivors are prestigious in the UK music scene.
  5. Question: Which of these is the name of Taylor's fandom?
    Answer: Swifties
    Explanation: Her fans call themselves 'Swifties' and are known for their loyalty and attention to lyric details. Fun fact: Swifties often decode Easter eggs in her releases.
  6. Question: Taylor re-recorded her early albums to gain control of what asset?
    Answer: Masters
    Explanation: She re-recorded albums to own the new master recordings after disputes over her original masters. Fun fact: she adds “(Taylor’s Version)” to reclaimed releases.
  7. Question: Which Taylor album introduced a folklore-inspired indie-folk style released in 2020?
    Answer: Folklore
    Explanation: Folklore marked a surprise release and a storytelling, indie-folk shift with collaborators like Aaron Dessner. Fun fact: it was written and recorded largely during quarantine.