Winning “American Idol” doesn’t guarantee a successful career. For every Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood hitting the top of the charts, there is a Ruben Studdard or Taylor Hicks that falters after the series. However, taking top honors on the televised singing competition in 2004 was just the springboard then 19-year-old Fantasia Barrino needed.

The competion TV show’s Season 3 winner, performing at Hara Arena on Saturday, Feb. 16, parlayed her win into a lucrative career with top-selling albums, multiple Grammy Award nominations and acting opportunities.

But how much do you actually know about the R&B singer? Here’s a short test of your Fantasia knowledge.

1. The singer was born in what Southern town?

A. Macon, Ga.

B. Chattanooga, Tenn.

C. Gadsden, Ala.

D. High Point, N.C.

2. Barrino was already a high school dropout when she got pregnant at what age?

A. 15

B. 16

C. 17

D. 18

3. What song from “Porgy and Bess” became a signature song for the singer during her successful run on “American Idol”?

A. “Summertime”

B. “Oh, Little Stars”

C. “My Man’s Gone Now”

D. “I Loves You, Porgy”

4. Which of these artists did Barrino not cover during the singing competition?

A. Barry Manilow

B. Willie Nelson

C. Outkast

D. Stevie Wonder

5. Which contestant did Barrino defeat in the “American Idol” finals?

A. Jennifer Hudson

B. Camile Velasco

C. George Huff

D. Diana DeGarmo

6. True or false: Barrino’s first single, “I Believe,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart?

7. What was the title of the singer’s debut album from 2004?

A. “I Believe”

B. “Overflow”

C. “Free Yourself”

D. “Fantasia”

8. Although she didn’t win, she was nominated for how many Grammy Awards during the 48th annual awards ceremony in 2006?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

9. On an episode of the now-canceled television series “American Dreams,” Barrino played what famous R&B singer?

A. Diana Ross

B. Tina Turner

C. Etta James

D. Aretha Franklin

10. The Barrino appeared as herself in a 2006 film. What was the title?

A. “Fantasy World”

B. “Life Is Not a Fairy Tale”

C. “Grim Life”

D. “Survivor’s Tale”

11. Which of these songs was not a hit from the singer’s second album?

A. “Hood Boy”

B. “When I See U”

C. “R U My Boy”

D. “Only One U”

12. The singer-turned-actress made her Broadway debut in “The Color Purple” in 2007 in what role?

A. Sofia

B. Nettie

C. Shug

D. Celie

ANSWER KEY

1D, 2B, 3A, 4C, 5D, 6T, 7C, 8A, 9D, 10B, 11C, 12D