Question 1

True or false: Simon and Garfunkel's first hit single was 'The Sound of Silence'.

Accepted Answer

True. Released in 1964, it initially flopped but became a smash after a remix in 1965, launching their career.

Question 2

True or false: Art Garfunkel was a trained architect before pursuing music full-time.

Accepted Answer

False. Garfunkel studied art history and earned a master's degree in mathematics from Columbia University, not architecture.

Question 3

True or false: Paul Simon wrote 'Mrs. Robinson' specifically for the film 'The Graduate'.

Accepted Answer

False. The song was initially called 'Mrs. Roosevelt' and was adapted for the movie after the producers requested it.

Question 4

True or false: The duo broke up because Paul Simon wanted to act in movies.

Accepted Answer

False. They split mainly due to creative differences and Simon’s desire for solo work, not acting ambitions.

Question 5

True or false: Simon and Garfunkel never performed together after their 1970 breakup.

Accepted Answer

False. They reunited for several concerts, including the 1981 Central Park show and 2003 Grammy performance.

Question 6

True or false: The Simon and Garfunkel album 'Bookends' ends with the sound of a dog barking.

Accepted Answer

True. The final track, 'At the Zoo,' fades out with various animal sounds, including a brief barking dog, added as a studio joke.

Question 7

True or false: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was originally written as a solo for Paul Simon.

Accepted Answer

True. Simon wrote it for himself but gave the lead vocal to Garfunkel, creating their most iconic track.

Question 8

True or false: Art Garfunkel appeared in the 1970 film 'Catch-22', directed by Mike Nichols.

Accepted Answer

True. Art Garfunkel made his acting debut in Catch-22 (1970), playing Lieutenant Nately alongside an ensemble cast that included Alan Arkin and Orson Welles.

Simon and Garfunkel Trivia Questions