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How Well Do You Know Black Diamond Bay Lyrics Quiz

How Well Do You Know Black Diamond Bay Lyrics Quiz

Question 1
Where is the woman standing at the beginning of the song?
A
On the beach
B
In the gambling room
C
Up on the white veranda
D
In a hotel lobby
E
Inside a taxi
Question 1 Explanation: 
The opening lines of the song describe the woman standing "Up on the white veranda," setting the scene for her mysterious character.
Question 2
What two accessories is the woman wearing?
A
A red scarf and a sunhat
B
A Panama hat and a necktie
C
A black dress and a necklace
D
A silk robe and sunglasses
E
A trench coat and gloves
Question 2 Explanation: 
The song states, "She wears a necktie and a Panama hat," emphasizing her distinct appearance.
Question 3
Who is "The Greek" searching for when he comes down?
A
A doctor
B
A boat captain
C
A pen and a rope
D
The Soviet Ambassador
E
The hotel manager
Question 3 Explanation: 
The lyrics describe The Greek asking for "a rope and a pen that will write," foreshadowing his tragic fate.
Question 4
What does the desk clerk say when The Greek asks for a pen and rope?
A
"We don’t have any."
B
"Are you serious?"
C
"Am I hearing you right?"
D
"Come back later."
E
"You need permission for that."
Question 4 Explanation: 
The desk clerk is surprised and responds, "Am I hearing you right?"
Question 5
What happens when the woman runs upstairs to pack her bags?
A
A fire starts
B
The Greek locks his door
C
The soldier follows her
D
The volcano erupts
E
She escapes through the window
Question 5 Explanation: 
As she runs upstairs, she sees that "the Greek had locked" his door with a sign saying, "Do Not Disturb."
Question 6
What natural disaster occurs?
A
Earthquake
B
Tsunami
C
Volcano eruption
D
Hurricane
E
Tornado
Question 6 Explanation: 
"Then the volcano erupted and the lava flowed down from the mountain high above," showing the disaster that destroys the island.
Question 7
What does the desk clerk say about the disaster?
A
"This is a tragedy!"
B
"Call the authorities."
C
"I warned you all."
D
"Run for your lives!"
E
"It happens every day."
Question 7 Explanation: 
He coldly states, "It happens every day," showing his detachment from the tragedy.
Question 8
What does the tiny man do to the soldier?
A
Hugs him
B
Bites his ear
C
Gives him the ring
D
Runs away
E
Shoots him
Question 8 Explanation: 
The song states, "The tiny man bit the soldier’s ear," adding to the chaos.
Question 9
Where is the narrator watching the events unfold?
A
In a boat near the island
B
In LA
C
In New York
D
On a news report in Paris
E
In a helicopter above the disaster
Question 9 Explanation: 
"I was sitting home alone one night in LA," showing that the narrator is far from the tragedy.
Question 10
What does the narrator say about tragic stories?
A
They should be remembered
B
They always make him cry
C
They are too common to care about
D
They are a sign of the times
E
They need to be reported more
Question 10 Explanation: 
He cynically states, "Seems like every time you turn around, there's another hard-luck story that you're gonna hear."
There are 10 questions to complete.

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