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How Well Do You Know Ballad Of A Thin Man Lyrics Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ballad Of A Thin Man Lyrics Quiz

Question 1
Who is the protagonist of the song?
A
Mr. Johnson
B
Mr. Smith
C
Mr. Jones
D
Mr. Brown
E
Mr. Lee
Question 1 Explanation: 
The song addresses "Mister Jones" repeatedly, implying that he is the central character.
Question 2
What does Mister Jones encounter when he walks into the room?
A
A clown
B
A sword swallower
C
Somebody naked
D
A professor
E
A midget
Question 2 Explanation: 
The opening lines mention "You see somebody naked," which Mr. Jones is confused by.
Question 3
How does Mr. Jones react when he hands in his ticket?
A
He laughs
B
He panics
C
He feels out of place
D
He speaks to the geek
E
He leaves immediately
Question 3 Explanation: 
The lyrics explain that after handing in his ticket, Mr. Jones is confronted by the "geek."
Question 4
How does Mr. Jones feel when the geek speaks to him?
A
Happy
B
Confused
C
Angry
D
Amused
E
Empathetic
Question 4 Explanation: 
Mr. Jones remains confused as the geek hands him a bone, reinforcing his disorientation.
Question 5
Who does Mr. Jones have many contacts among?
A
Musicians
B
Academics
C
Lawyers
D
Lumberjacks
E
Artists
Question 5 Explanation: 
The lyrics mention that Mr. Jones has contacts among the "lumberjacks."
Question 6
What authors’ books has Mr. Jones read?
A
Ernest Hemingway
B
Mark Twain
C
F. Scott Fitzgerald
D
Charles Dickens
E
J.D. Salinger
Question 6 Explanation: 
The lyrics specifically reference F. Scott Fitzgerald’s books.
Question 7
What does the one-eyed midget shout?
A
"Help!"
B
"Run!"
C
"NOW!"
D
"Go home!"
E
"Listen!"
Question 7 Explanation: 
The one-eyed midget shouts "NOW," creating further confusion for Mr. Jones.
Question 8
What is Mr. Jones compared to in the final verses?
A
A donkey
B
A camel
C
A cow
D
A dog
E
A monkey
Question 8 Explanation: 
The lyrics say, "You walk into the room like a camel."
Question 9
Who does Mr. Jones discuss lepers with?
A
Lumberjacks
B
Professors
C
Lawyers
D
Friends
E
The geek
Question 9 Explanation: 
The song says, "with great lawyers you have discussed lepers and crooks."
Question 10
What do others expect Mr. Jones to give?
A
Facts
B
Answers
C
Money
D
Checks to charity
E
Respect
Question 10 Explanation: 
The lyrics mention "they already expect you to all give a check to tax-deductible charity organizations."
Question 11
What is the overall theme of the song?
A
Personal growth
B
Political unrest
C
Social confusion and alienation
D
Academic success
E
Romantic disappointment
Question 11 Explanation: 
The song’s recurring idea is that Mr. Jones is disoriented and alienated by the bizarre events around him.
There are 11 questions to complete.

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