How Well Do You Girl From The North Country Quiz
Question 1 |
What hits heavy on the borderline?
Rain | |
Snow | |
Storms | |
Winds | |
Fire |
Question 1 Explanation:
The lyrics say, “Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline.”
Question 2 |
Who is the narrator asking the listener to remember?
His mother | |
A lost friend | |
A soldier | |
A true love | |
His brother |
Question 2 Explanation:
“Remember me to one who lives there, for she once was a true love of mine.”
Question 3 |
When does the narrator suggest traveling?
During summer | |
In spring | |
When snowflakes storm | |
At harvest time | |
When flowers bloom |
Question 3 Explanation:
“If you go when the snowflakes storm…”
Question 4 |
What does the narrator ask to check about the woman?
If she is married | |
If she remembers him | |
If she has a warm coat | |
If she is rich | |
If she’s still in the city |
Question 4 Explanation:
“Please see if she has a coat so warm…”
Question 5 |
What physical trait does he remember best?
Her hair | |
Her eyes | |
Her smile | |
Her hands | |
Her voice |
Question 5 Explanation:
He repeatedly refers to her long hair and how he remembers it best.
Question 6 |
Where does her hair fall?
To her shoulders | |
Down her breast | |
Below her waist | |
Around her neck | |
On her back |
Question 6 Explanation:
“If it rolls and flows all down her breast…”
Question 7 |
What does the narrator often do?
Pray | |
Travel | |
Play music | |
Write letters | |
Sing |
Question 7 Explanation:
“Many times I’ve often prayed…”
Question 8 |
When does he pray?
Only in the peaceful silence that descends each night before sleep | |
Every sacred Friday, as tradition and devotion intertwine | |
On the special day he marks another year of his journey through life | |
At the golden hour, when the sun sets and shadows stretch across the earth | |
In the darkness of night and brightness of day |
Question 8 Explanation:
The line specifically mentions both “darkness of my night” and “brightness of my day,” indicating he prays continuously, regardless of time.
Question 9 |
How is the song structured?
Chorus and verse | |
Only a chorus | |
Narrative story | |
Free verse poem style | |
Rhyme-heavy limericks |
Question 9 Explanation:
The song flows like a poem with no repeated chorus.
Question 10 |
What literary device is heavily used in the song?
Imagery | |
Irony | |
Metaphor | |
Hyperbole | |
Alliteration |
Question 10 Explanation:
Rich visuals like snow, wind, hair, and rivers evoke vivid scenes.
Question 11 |
What tone does the song mostly have?
Celebratory | |
Hopeful | |
Melancholic | |
Angry | |
Confused |
Question 11 Explanation:
The song reflects longing, regret, and quiet sadness.
Question 12 |
Why does he focus on her hair?
It was unique | |
It’s symbolic of her identity | |
It was short | |
He gave her a hairpin | |
It changed color |
Question 12 Explanation:
Her long hair represents how he best remembers her.
There are 12 questions to complete.
