How Well Do You Know Thunder On The Mountain Lyrics Quiz
Question 1 |
The phrase "Thunder on the mountain" is most likely a reference to:
A biblical event | |
A natural disaster | |
A famous battle | |
A metaphor for war | |
A call to revolution |
Question 1 Explanation:
Thunder on the mountain" can be linked to the biblical story of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, where there was thunder and lightning.
Question 2 |
What famous musician is mentioned in the song?
Johnny Cash | |
Elvis Presley | |
Alicia Keys | |
Bob Marley | |
Jimi Hendrix |
Question 2 Explanation:
The lyrics directly mention Alicia Keys, pondering her whereabouts and referencing her birthplace in Hell’s Kitchen.
Question 3 |
What instrument is mentioned in the lyrics?
Guitar | |
Trumpet | |
Trombone | |
Piano | |
Harmonica |
Question 3 Explanation:
The lyrics explicitly mention grabbing a trombone and playing it.
Question 4 |
The line "Going to sleep over there, that's where the music is coming from" suggests:
Death and the afterlife | |
A distant music festival | |
A call to travel | |
The influence of dreams | |
A nostalgic memory |
Question 4 Explanation:
The phrase "going to sleep" is often a metaphor for dying, and the reference to music suggests a spiritual or otherworldly connection.
Question 5 |
The setting mentioned in the song is:
New Orleans | |
Hell’s Kitchen | |
Memphis | |
Nashville | |
None of the above |
Question 5 Explanation:
The song references Alicia Keys being born in Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood in New York City.
Question 6 |
What poetic device is used in "rolling like a drum"?
Metaphor | |
Personification | |
Simile | |
Hyperbole | |
Irony |
Question 6 Explanation:
The phrase directly compares "thunder on the mountain" to the rolling sound of a drum using "like."
Question 7 |
Where does the singer say they have taken religious vows?
St. Patrick’s Cathedral | |
A monastery in Rome | |
St. Herman's Church | |
A temple in India | |
A church in New Orleans |
Question 7 Explanation:
The lyrics state, "I been to St. Herman’s church, said my religious vows," directly referencing the location.
Question 8 |
What does the singer say they have an abundance of?
Money and fame | |
Pork chops | |
Whiskey bottles | |
Gold coins | |
Books and poetry |
Question 8 Explanation:
The lyrics say, "I've got the pork chops, she's got the pie," referring to food.
Question 9 |
What natural element is described as picking up speed?
A hurricane | |
The North Wind | |
A tidal wave | |
A sandstorm | |
A wildfire |
Question 9 Explanation:
The lyrics mention, "The sun keeps shining and the North Wind keeps picking up speed."
Question 10 |
What does the singer suggest should be done for the love of God?
Pray every day | |
Take pity on yourself | |
Help the poor | |
Read the scriptures | |
Give away all possessions |
Question 10 Explanation:
The lyrics say, "For the love of God, you ought to take pity on yourself."
Question 11 |
What does the singer claim to have studied?
The art of war | |
Ancient philosophy | |
The art of love | |
Political history | |
The mysteries of the universe |
Question 11 Explanation:
The lyrics say, "I've been sitting down studying the art of love."
Question 12 |
What does the singer mention is on the table?
A contract | |
The hammer | |
A candle | |
A letter | |
A gun |
Question 12 Explanation:
The lyrics say, "The hammer's on the table."
There are 12 questions to complete.
