Hello Bo Dylan fans today I decided to make a quiz about Bob Dylan ‘s Hibbing years, Answer 16 questions and comment your score
Quiz about Bob dylan ‘s Hibbing years
Question 1 |
What musical instrument did Abe Zimmerman play?
Guitar | |
Piano | |
Violin | |
Drums | |
Trumpet |
Question 1 Explanation:
Abe Zimmerman played the violin in the Zimmerman children’s band.
Question 2 |
In what city was Bob Zimmerman (Bob Dylan) born?
Minneapolis | |
St. Paul | |
Duluth | |
Hibbing | |
Chicago |
Question 2 Explanation:
Bob Zimmerman was born in Duluth at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Question 3 |
What was Bob Dylan’s Hebrew name?
Abraham Ben Shabtai | |
Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham | |
Avraham Ben Yisrael | |
Shlomo Ben David | |
Moshe Ben Isaac |
Question 3 Explanation:
Bob Dylan’s Hebrew name was Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham.
Question 4 |
Where was Bob's first paid performance?
Grandmother’s house | |
School auditorium | |
Aunt Irene’s Wedding Reception | |
Community center | |
Local theater |
Question 4 Explanation:
Bob’s first paid performance was at Aunt Irene’s Wedding Reception at the Covenant Club, Duluth, MN.
Question 5 |
Why did Bob Dylan’s family move to the Iron Range?
Better job opportunities | |
Polio epidemic | |
To be closer to family | |
To escape the city life | |
For Bob’s education |
Question 5 Explanation:
Bob Dylan’s family moved to the Iron Range because his father lost his job in Duluth due to a polio epidemic.
Question 6 |
What task did Bob Dylan dread doing while working for his father's business?
Making deliveries | |
Collecting money | |
Repossessing furniture | |
Fixing electric appliances | |
Selling insurance |
Question 6 Explanation:
Bob Dylan dreaded repossessing furniture because it made him feel sorry for poor people who lost their possessions.
Question 7 |
What were Bob Dylan's teenage years characterized by, according to him?
Active participation in school events | |
Spending time with many friends | |
Writing, singing, and wanting to be invisible | |
Learning from various teachers | |
Traveling extensively |
Question 7 Explanation:
Bob Dylan described his teenage years as a time when he focused on writing, singing, and trying to be invisible.
Question 8 |
What was the name of the poem Bob Zimmerman wrote at Herzl Camp in 1957?
Little Buddy | |
The Drunkard’s Son | |
Rebel Without a Cause | |
Waiting in the House | |
Broken Hearted |
Question 8 Explanation:
Bob Zimmerman wrote a poem called "Little Buddy" at Herzl Camp in 1957, which turned out to be a transcription of a Hank Snow song.
Question 9 |
Who was Echo Helstrom often cited as the inspiration for in Bob Dylan's music?
The Times They Are A-Changin' | |
Girl from the North Country | |
Blowin' in the Wind | |
Like a Rolling Stone | |
Mr. Tambourine Man |
Question 9 Explanation:
Echo Helstrom is frequently cited as the inspiration for the classic folk ballad “Girl from the North Country.”
Question 10 |
What was Bob Zimmerman’s favorite order at the L&B Café (Hibbing)?
Apple pie | |
Chocolate cake | |
Cherry pie à la mode | |
Vanilla ice cream | |
Blueberry muffins |
Question 10 Explanation:
Bob’s favorite order at the L&B Café was cherry pie à la mode.
Question 11 |
What type of car did LeRoy Hoikkala and Bob have in their youth?
A new Cadillac | |
A '67 Chevrolet Impala | |
A '49 Buick Roadmaster | |
A '54 Ford convertible | |
A '60 Plymouth Fury |
Question 11 Explanation:
LeRoy Hoikkala mentioned that he and Bob both had '54 Ford convertibles, which they used to promote their dances or rock concerts.
Question 12 |
What was Bob's first guitar described as?
A brand-new Gibson | |
A custom-made Fender | |
A borrowed acoustic guitar | |
A second-hand Yamaha | |
An old beat-up Sears and Roebuck job |
Question 12 Explanation:
Bob carried his old beat-up Sears and Roebuck guitar with him wherever he went.
Question 13 |
What powerful radio stations influenced Bob's music taste?
Local Hibbing stations | |
Big-time stations with strong signals | |
College radio stations | |
Commercial pop stations | |
Classical music stations |
Question 13 Explanation:
Bob was influenced by powerful, big-time radio stations that could be picked up even in the North Country.
Question 14 |
What was the name of the DJ Bob listened to on radio stations from Shreveport, Louisiana?
DJ Wolfman Jack | |
DJ Jim Dandy | |
DJ Gatemouth Page | |
DJ Stan Lewis | |
DJ Johnny B. Goode |
Question 14 Explanation:
Bob listened to DJ Gatemouth Page on radio stations from Shreveport, Louisiana, who played blues and R&B records.
Question 15 |
What role did Bob Dylan play in his band The Cashmeres during a school talent show?
Drummer | |
Lead singer | |
Guitarist | |
Pianist | |
Saxophonist |
Question 15 Explanation:
Bob Dylan played the piano and sang with The Cashmeres during a school talent show, performing songs in a style similar to Little Richard.
Question 16 |
What did Bob Dylan recall Gorgeous George saying or mouthing to him during their encounter?
"You're going places." | |
"You're making it come alive." | |
"You're the future of music." | |
"You've got the talent." | |
"You're the best I've seen." |
Question 16 Explanation:
Although it's uncertain if Gorgeous George actually said this, Bob Dylan recalled him mouthing this phrase, which left a significant impact on him.
There are 16 questions to complete.
