How Well Do You Know Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Lyrics Quiz
Question 1 |
Where is the narrator lost in the rain?
Mexico City | |
Juarez | |
Tijuana | |
New Orleans | |
Houston |
Question 1 Explanation:
The song begins with "When you're lost in the rain in Juarez," clearly identifying Juarez as the setting.
Question 2 |
What time of year is it in the first verse?
Christmas | |
New Year | |
Easter | |
Thanksgiving | |
Halloween |
Question 2 Explanation:
The line "And it's Eastertime too" specifies Easter as the season.
Question 3 |
Which street is mentioned where the narrator finds himself in trouble?
Broadway | |
Main Street | |
Rue Morgue Avenue | |
Highway 61 | |
Wall Street |
Question 3 Explanation:
"Rue Morgue Avenue" is named in the line "When you're down on Rue Morgue Avenue."
Question 4 |
Who does the narrator consider as his best friend?
Saint Annie | |
His doctor | |
Melinda | |
A stranger | |
The bartender |
Question 4 Explanation:
The line "And my best friend, my doctor" shows the narrator's closeness to his doctor.
Question 5 |
How is Melinda described?
The goddess of sunshine | |
The goddess of love | |
The goddess of gloom | |
The goddess of mercy | |
The goddess of sorrow |
Question 5 Explanation:
Melinda is described as "the goddess of gloom."
Question 6 |
Where must one choose between fortune and fame?
Downtown | |
By the river | |
Housing Project Hill | |
The Rue Morgue | |
Times Square |
Question 6 Explanation:
The narrator refers to "Housing Project Hill" as a place where "You must pick up one or the other" between fortune and fame.
Question 7 |
What was the narrator drinking at the beginning?
Beer | |
Wine | |
Whiskey | |
Bourbon | |
Rum |
Question 7 Explanation:
The narrator says, "I started out on burgundy."
Question 8 |
Where is the narrator planning to return?
Los Angeles | |
New York City | |
Chicago | |
New Orleans | |
Boston |
Question 8 Explanation:
The narrator states, "I’m going back to New York City."
Question 9 |
How does the narrator feel about returning to New York City?
Eager | |
Indifferent | |
Resigned | |
Excited | |
Unsure |
Question 9 Explanation:
The line "I do believe I've had enough" implies resignation.
Question 10 |
What was the narrator left doing by the end of his interaction with Melinda?
Weeping | |
Singing | |
Howling | |
Sleeping | |
Laughing |
Question 10 Explanation:
"Leaves you howling at the moon."
Question 11 |
What "failed" in the first verse?
Courage | |
Positivity | |
Health | |
Faith | |
Gravity |
Question 11 Explanation:
"And your gravity fails."
Question 12 |
What does the narrator say about the authorities?
They are helpful | |
They are disinterested | |
They boast | |
They listen | |
They care deeply |
Question 12 Explanation:
"All the authorities... stand around and boast."
There are 12 questions to complete.
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