How Well Do You Know House Of The Risin' Sun Quiz
Question 1 |
What city is mentioned in the song?
Chicago | |
Nashville | |
Los Angeles | |
New York | |
New Orleans |
Question 1 Explanation:
The house is located in New Orleans, repeatedly mentioned throughout the lyrics.
Question 2 |
What is the singer’s mother’s occupation?
A bartender | |
A maid | |
A teacher | |
A tailor | |
A dancer |
Question 2 Explanation:
The lyrics state: “My mother was a tailor, she sewed these new blue jeans.”
Question 3 |
What did the singer’s sweetheart do?
Farmer | |
Preacher | |
Gambler | |
Merchant | |
Policeman |
Question 3 Explanation:
Her sweetheart is described as “a gambler…down in New Orleans.”
Question 4 |
When is a gambler satisfied?
When he wins money | |
When he’s on a drunk | |
When he cheats someone | |
When he’s with his lover | |
When he travels |
Question 4 Explanation:
“The only time when he's satisfied is when he's on a drunk.”
Question 5 |
What is the gambler's pleasure?
Cheating | |
Drinking | |
Traveling | |
Flirting | |
Singing |
Question 5 Explanation:
His only pleasure is “rambling from town to town.”
Question 6 |
Who is the narrator warning?
Her brother | |
Her baby sister | |
Her mother | |
Her friend | |
The preacher |
Question 6 Explanation:
“Oh tell my baby sister not to do what I have done.”
Question 7 |
What does "ball and chain" symbolize?
Prison or regret | |
commitment or obligation | |
restriction or lingering regret | |
job or daily grind | |
celebration or social event |
Question 7 Explanation:
"Ball and chain" traditionally symbolizes imprisonment or heavy burden.
Question 8 |
What does the narrator say about her "race"?
It just began | |
It’s pointless | |
It’s almost run | |
It’s successful | |
It’s joyful |
Question 8 Explanation:
“My race is almost run” implies her life is nearing its end.
Question 9 |
How many times is "Rising Sun" mentioned?
5 | |
3 | |
2 | |
1 | |
4 |
Question 9 Explanation:
The phrase appears at the beginning, middle, and end.
Question 10 |
What does the gambler represent in the story?
A savior | |
A father figure | |
A destructive influence | |
A teacher | |
A loyal partner |
Question 10 Explanation:
He symbolizes reckless choices and a harmful path.
Question 11 |
What literary device is used in "the house...they call the rising sun"?
Hyperbole | |
Simile | |
Irony | |
Personification | |
Onomatopoeia |
Question 11 Explanation:
The house is given a name and almost a character, implying personification.
There are 11 questions to complete.
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