The National Trivia

The National trivia begins with an American rock band formed in Brooklyn in 1999 by musicians with roots in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fronted by Matt Berninger and anchored by brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Scott and Bryan Devendorf, the group became a defining presence in 21st-century indie rock through its brooding sound and critically acclaimed albums. Their long-running lineup and distinctive style make them a rich subject for questions ranging from accessible to deep-cut.

Easy The National Trivia

13 questions

These easy The National trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

Question 1
In what city was The National formed in 1999?
Answer: Cincinnati, Ohio
The band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1999.
Question 2
Who is the lead vocalist of The National?
Answer: Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger is the band’s vocalist.
Question 3
Which twin brother in The National can be named from the pair Aaron and Bryce Dessner?
Answer: Aaron Dessner
Aaron and Bryce Dessner are twin brothers in the band.
Question 4
Name one of the Devendorf brothers who is a founding member of The National.?
Answer: Scott Devendorf
Scott and Bryan Devendorf are founding members.
Question 5
What is the title of The National’s debut studio album?
Answer: The National
Their first studio album is self-titled.
Question 6
Which National album came out in 2007?
Answer: Boxer
The National released Boxer in 2007.
Question 7
What 2010 album did The National release?
Answer: High Violet
High Violet was released in 2010.
Question 8
Which well-known National song includes the name of their home state in the title?
Answer: Bloodbuzz Ohio
Bloodbuzz Ohio is one of the band’s best-known songs.
Question 9
On which album does “I Need My Girl” appear?
Answer: Trouble Will Find Me
I Need My Girl appears on Trouble Will Find Me.
Question 10
Which 2023 National album arrived first: “First Two Pages of Frankenstein” or “Laugh Track”?
Answer: First Two Pages of Frankenstein
First Two Pages of Frankenstein was released in 2023.
Question 11
What later-2023 album followed “First Two Pages of Frankenstein”?
Answer: Laugh Track
Laugh Track was released later in 2023.
Question 12
Which member of The National plays drums?
Answer: Bryan Devendorf
Bryan Devendorf is the drummer.
Question 13
Before becoming a band, the members got to know each other while living in which New York borough?
Answer: Brooklyn, New York
The members met while living in Brooklyn, New York.

The National Family Trivia

12 questions

These family The National trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

Question 1
How many members are in The National?
Answer: Five
The National has five members.
Question 2
Matt Berninger was born in what year?
Answer: 1971
Matt Berninger was born in 1971.
Question 3
In which year was Aaron Dessner born?
Answer: 1976
Aaron Dessner was born in 1976.
Question 4
Bryan Devendorf’s birth year is which of these?
1. A.1971
2. B.1974
3. C.1976
4. D.1975
Answer: 1975
Bryan Devendorf was born in 1975.
Question 5
Which year is associated with a key milestone for The National?
Answer: Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers
Their second studio album is Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers.
Question 6
Which album did The National release in 2005?
Answer: Alligator
Alligator came out in 2005.
Question 7
“Mr. November” belongs to which National album?
Answer: Alligator
Mr. November is a song from Alligator.
Question 8
Name the “Trouble Will Find Me” single that sounds like a giant ocean in three words.?
Answer: Sea of Love
Sea of Love is a single from Trouble Will Find Me.
Question 9
Which song from “Sleep Well Beast” is titled “Day I ___”?
Answer: Day I Die
Day I Die appears on Sleep Well Beast.
Question 10
What is the title of The National’s 2019 album?
Answer: I Am Easy to Find
The National’s 2019 album is I Am Easy to Find.
Question 11
Which “Game of Thrones” song did The National contribute?
Answer: The Rains of Castamere
The band contributed The Rains of Castamere to Game of Thrones.
Question 12
What National song was later featured in the film “Warrior”?
Answer: About Today
About Today was later featured in Warrior.

Fun The National Trivia

13 questions

These fun The National trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

Question 1
Which EP came first in The National’s catalog?
Answer: Cherry Tree
The National’s first EP was titled Cherry Tree.
Question 2
What song closes “High Violet” with the memorable title “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks”?
Answer: Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks
Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks is the closing track on High Violet.
Question 3
Which “High Violet” track is titled “Anyone’s Ghost”?
Answer: Anyone’s Ghost
Anyone’s Ghost appears on High Violet.
Question 4
Name The National’s 2023 single with a very headline-ready title.?
Answer: Tropic Morning News
Tropic Morning News is a 2023 single by the band.
Question 5
Which featured artist appears on The National song “The Alcott”?
Answer: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is featured on The Alcott.
Question 6
Who guests on the song “This Isn’t Helping”?
Answer: Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers appears on This Isn’t Helping.
Question 7
“Once Upon a Poolside” includes a feature from which artist?
Answer: Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens is featured on Once Upon a Poolside.
Question 8
Rosanne Cash guests on what National song?
Answer: Weird Goodbyes
Rosanne Cash appears on Weird Goodbyes.
Question 9
Which collaborator also appears on “Weird Goodbyes” alongside Rosanne Cash?
Answer: Bon Iver
Bon Iver appears on Weird Goodbyes.
Question 10
On which 2023 album was “Weird Goodbyes” included?
Answer: Laugh Track
Weird Goodbyes was included on Laugh Track.
Question 11
What single from “First Two Pages of Frankenstein” is named after a tree?
Answer: Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a single from First Two Pages of Frankenstein.
Question 12
Which 2023 National song puts another band’s merch in the title?
Answer: New Order T-Shirt
New Order T-Shirt was released in 2023.
Question 13
Which 2023 track by The National sounds like an arcade boss battle?
Answer: Space Invader
Space Invader is a 2023 song by the band.

Funny The National Trivia

13 questions

These funny The National trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

Question 1
Which National song title sounds like a very dramatic room-cleaning report?
Answer: Squalor Victoria
Squalor Victoria is one of the band’s song titles.
Question 2
What single-word National song title might also be someone’s first name: “Abel” or “England”?
1. A.Abel
2. B.England
3. C.Available
4. D.Gospel
Answer: Abel
The National has a song called Abel.
Question 3
Which National song title is also a common given name: “Karen” or “Brainy”?
1. A.Guest Room
2. B.Ada
3. C.Karen
4. D.Brainy
Answer: Karen
Karen is a song in The National catalog.
Question 4
If the lights came on at a National song title party, which title would fit best?
Answer: Lit Up
They recorded a song titled Lit Up.
Question 5
Which “Boxer” track sounds like an awkward introduction at a party?
Answer: Mistaken for Strangers
Mistaken for Strangers is on Boxer.
Question 6
On “Boxer,” what song title makes it seem like someone forgot to leave after the weekend?
Answer: Guest Room
Guest Room is another song on Boxer.
Question 7
Which National song title sounds like it already finished the crossword?
Answer: Brainy
The National released a song called Brainy.
Question 8
What “Boxer” song title suggests a very specific accessory color?
Answer: Green Gloves
Green Gloves appears on Boxer.
Question 9
Which best-known National song title sounds like a talent show moving at half speed?
Answer: Slow Show
Slow Show is one of the band’s best-known song titles.
Question 10
What National song title sounds like the start of a brand-new notebook?
Answer: Blank Slate
Blank Slate is a recorded song by The National.
Question 11
Which National B-side sounds like a person more than a place?
Answer: Santa Clara
Santa Clara is a B-side by The National.
Question 12
What National song title could double as an RSVP status?
Answer: Available
They have a song named Available.
Question 13
Which striking title appears in The National catalog: “Murder Me Rachael” or “Apartment Story”?
1. A.Murder Me Rachael
2. B.Apartment Story
3. C.Green Gloves
4. D.Fake Empire
Answer: Murder Me Rachael
Murder Me Rachael is one of the band’s song titles.

Hard The National Trivia

14 questions

These hard The National trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

Question 1
Before The National, what was the name of the band the members played in together?
Answer: Nancy
Before forming The National, the members played together in a band called Nancy.
Question 2
In what year was The National’s self-titled debut album released?
Answer: 2001
The self-titled debut album came out in 2001.
Question 3
“Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers” arrived in which year?
Answer: 2003
Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers was released in 2003.
Question 4
Pin the year: “Alligator” was released in what year?
Answer: 2005
Alligator was released in 2005.
Question 5
What Grammy category did “Sleep Well Beast” win at the 60th Grammy Awards?
Answer: Best Alternative Music Album
Sleep Well Beast won Best Alternative Music Album at the 60th Grammy Awards.
Question 6
Which Cincinnati festival did The National headline that was co-founded by Aaron and Bryce Dessner?
Answer: Homecoming Festival
They headlined Homecoming Festival in Cincinnati.
Question 7
Aaron Dessner co-founded Brassland with whom?
Answer: Alec Bissonnette
Brassland was co-founded by Aaron Dessner and Alec Bissonnette.
Question 8
“Boxer” was released on which label?
Answer: Beggars Banquet
Boxer was released on Beggars Banquet.
Question 9
What label issued “High Violet”?
Answer: 4AD
High Violet was released on 4AD.
Question 10
Which guest vocalist is noted for prominent vocals on “I Am Easy to Find”?
Answer: Mina Tindle
I Am Easy to Find features prominent guest vocals from Mina Tindle.
Question 11
Name the vocalist who contributed to “I Am Easy to Find”: Gail Ann Dorsey or Rosanne Cash?
1. A.Eve Owen
2. B.Gail Ann Dorsey
3. C.Rosanne Cash
4. D.Taylor Swift
Answer: Gail Ann Dorsey
Gail Ann Dorsey contributed vocals to I Am Easy to Find.
Question 12
Which Irish singer-songwriter is among the guest vocalists on “I Am Easy to Find”?
Answer: Lisa Hannigan
Lisa Hannigan is among the guest vocalists on the album.
Question 13
Which artist contributed vocals to “I Am Easy to Find”: Sharon Van Etten or Sufjan Stevens?
1. A.Phoebe Bridgers
2. B.Sharon Van Etten
3. C.Sufjan Stevens
4. D.Bon Iver
Answer: Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten contributed vocals to I Am Easy to Find.
Question 14
Kate Stables appears on “I Am Easy to Find” as the leader of which act?
Answer: This Is The Kit
Kate Stables of This Is The Kit appears on the album.

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Easy The National Trivia

In what city was The National formed in 1999?

Who is the lead vocalist of The National?

Which twin brother in The National can be named from the pair Aaron and Bryce Dessner?

Name one of the Devendorf brothers who is a founding member of The National.?

What is the title of The National’s debut studio album?

Which National album came out in 2007?

What 2010 album did The National release?

Which well-known National song includes the name of their home state in the title?

On which album does “I Need My Girl” appear?

Which 2023 National album arrived first: “First Two Pages of Frankenstein” or “Laugh Track”?

What later-2023 album followed “First Two Pages of Frankenstein”?

Which member of The National plays drums?

Before becoming a band, the members got to know each other while living in which New York borough?

The National Family Trivia

How many members are in The National?

Matt Berninger was born in what year?

In which year was Aaron Dessner born?

Bryan Devendorf’s birth year is which of these?

Which year is associated with a key milestone for The National?

Which album did The National release in 2005?

“Mr. November” belongs to which National album?

Name the “Trouble Will Find Me” single that sounds like a giant ocean in three words.?

Which song from “Sleep Well Beast” is titled “Day I ___”?

What is the title of The National’s 2019 album?

Which “Game of Thrones” song did The National contribute?

What National song was later featured in the film “Warrior”?

Fun The National Trivia

Which EP came first in The National’s catalog?

What song closes “High Violet” with the memorable title “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks”?

Which “High Violet” track is titled “Anyone’s Ghost”?

Name The National’s 2023 single with a very headline-ready title.?

Which featured artist appears on The National song “The Alcott”?

Who guests on the song “This Isn’t Helping”?

“Once Upon a Poolside” includes a feature from which artist?

Rosanne Cash guests on what National song?

Which collaborator also appears on “Weird Goodbyes” alongside Rosanne Cash?

On which 2023 album was “Weird Goodbyes” included?

What single from “First Two Pages of Frankenstein” is named after a tree?

Which 2023 National song puts another band’s merch in the title?

Which 2023 track by The National sounds like an arcade boss battle?

Funny The National Trivia

Which National song title sounds like a very dramatic room-cleaning report?

What single-word National song title might also be someone’s first name: “Abel” or “England”?

Which National song title is also a common given name: “Karen” or “Brainy”?

If the lights came on at a National song title party, which title would fit best?

Which “Boxer” track sounds like an awkward introduction at a party?

On “Boxer,” what song title makes it seem like someone forgot to leave after the weekend?

Which National song title sounds like it already finished the crossword?

What “Boxer” song title suggests a very specific accessory color?

Which best-known National song title sounds like a talent show moving at half speed?

What National song title sounds like the start of a brand-new notebook?

Which National B-side sounds like a person more than a place?

What National song title could double as an RSVP status?

Which striking title appears in The National catalog: “Murder Me Rachael” or “Apartment Story”?

Hard The National Trivia

Before The National, what was the name of the band the members played in together?

In what year was The National’s self-titled debut album released?

“Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers” arrived in which year?

Pin the year: “Alligator” was released in what year?

What Grammy category did “Sleep Well Beast” win at the 60th Grammy Awards?

Which Cincinnati festival did The National headline that was co-founded by Aaron and Bryce Dessner?

Aaron Dessner co-founded Brassland with whom?

“Boxer” was released on which label?

What label issued “High Violet”?

Which guest vocalist is noted for prominent vocals on “I Am Easy to Find”?

Name the vocalist who contributed to “I Am Easy to Find”: Gail Ann Dorsey or Rosanne Cash?

Which Irish singer-songwriter is among the guest vocalists on “I Am Easy to Find”?

Which artist contributed vocals to “I Am Easy to Find”: Sharon Van Etten or Sufjan Stevens?

Kate Stables appears on “I Am Easy to Find” as the leader of which act?

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