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How Well Do You Know North Country Blues Lyrics? Quiz

North Country Blues

 

How Well Do You Know North Country Blues Lyrics Quiz

Question 1
What is the central theme of the song?
A
Love
B
Poverty and industrial decline
C
Fame
D
Nature's beauty
E
Adventure
Question 1 Explanation: 
The lyrics tell a story of a town that once thrived due to the iron ore industry but is now empty and desolate as the mines have closed and people have left.
Question 2
Who narrates the story in the song?
A
A town official
B
A widow of a miner
C
A traveling musician
D
A young miner
E
A child
Question 2 Explanation: 
The narrator speaks of marrying John Thomas, a miner, and later being left alone with three children after her husband is gone.
Question 3
What caused the town to become empty?
A
The closure of the iron ore pits
B
A war
C
A famine
D
A gold rush
E
A natural disaster
Question 3 Explanation: 
The song describes how the mining industry, once the backbone of the town, shuts down, leading to unemployment and abandonment.
Question 4
How many children does the narrator have?
A
4
B
1
C
3
D
2
E
5
Question 4 Explanation: 
The lyrics say, "But with three babies born," indicating the narrator has three children.
Question 5
What happened to the number eleven?
A
It was a store that shut down
B
It was the narrator’s house
C
It was a school
D
It was a mining shaft that closed
E
It was a bus route
Question 5 Explanation: 
The song mentions, "That number eleven was closin'," referring to the closing of the mine shaft.
Question 6
Where did the narrator grow up?
A
On a farm
B
In a mining camp
C
In the south end of town
D
In the city
E
In the north end of town
Question 6 Explanation: 
The narrator contrasts her own upbringing with that of her children, saying she "was raised on the other" end of town.
Question 7
What filled the air when the shaft was shut?
A
Smoke
B
Dust
C
Cold
D
Silence
E
Fire
Question 7 Explanation: 
The song says, "And the fire in the air, it felt frozen," indicating a sense of coldness and stillness after the shutdown.
Question 8
What happens to the narrator's friends after her brother dies?
A
They offer her a job
B
They leave town
C
They move into her house
D
They abandon her
E
They show kindness
Question 8 Explanation: 
The narrator says, "My friends they couldn't have been kinder," reflecting the support she received after her brother's death.
Question 9
How does the narrator describe the town's current economy?
A
Improving slowly
B
Based on farming
C
Supported by tourism
D
Non-existent
E
Thriving
Question 9 Explanation: 
The song describes stores closing and people leaving, indicating a collapsed economy.
Question 10
How does the narrator describe the town's appearance in the present?
A
Bustling with activity
B
Modern and updated
C
Green and thriving
D
Full of new homes
E
Run-down and empty
Question 10 Explanation: 
The cardboard-filled windows and folding stores indicate a town in decay.
Question 11
What feeling is most prevalent in the narrator’s tone?
A
Nostalgia
B
Grief
C
Happiness
D
Excitement
E
Optimism
Question 11 Explanation: 
The narrator expresses sorrow over the loss of her family, the town, and the future.
Question 12
How is silence portrayed in the song?
A
As a sign of hope
B
As comforting
C
As a form of strength
D
As peaceful and calming
E
As heavy and oppressive
Question 12 Explanation: 
The narrator describes the silence of tongues "building," suggesting it’s a weighty, oppressive presence.
Question 13
What economic factor contributed to the mine closure?
A
High ore prices
B
Lack of technology
C
Local strikes
D
Global competition
E
Environmental damage
Question 13 Explanation: 
The lyrics mention the complaint that it's cheaper to mine in South America, reflecting global competition.
Question 14
How does the narrator feel about her children’s future?
A
Anxious
B
Uncertain
C
Proud
D
Resigned
E
Hopeful
Question 14 Explanation: 
The narrator knows her children will leave because "there ain't nothing here now to hold them," showing resignation.
There are 14 questions to complete.

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