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How Well Do You Know False Prophet Lyrics Quiz

Bob Dylan - False Prophet (2020)

How Well Do You Know False Prophet Lyrics Quiz

Question 1
What is the central theme of the lyrics?
A
Love and heartbreak
B
The search for meaning in life
C
Political rebellion
D
A nostalgic reflection on youth
E
A supernatural horror story
Question 1 Explanation: 
The lyrics focus on existential struggle, truth-seeking, and rejecting falsehoods.
Question 2
What does "enemy of the unlived meaningless life" mean?
A
Fears dying young
B
Fights against injustice
C
A ghost haunting the living
D
Opposes love
E
Rejects a purposeless life
Question 2 Explanation: 
The phrase suggests disdain for an unexamined or wasted life.
Question 3
What literary device is used in "The city of God is up there on the hill"?
A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Personification
D
Hyperbole
E
Alliteration
Question 3 Explanation: 
It represents a higher spiritual state rather than a literal city.
Question 4
Who are "Mary Lou" and "Miss Pearl" likely to be?
A
Religious figures
B
Lost lovers
C
Mythological beings
D
Symbolic guides
E
Family members
Question 4 Explanation: 
The line "My fleet-footed guides from the underworld" suggests they lead the speaker spiritually.
Question 5
"No stars in the sky shine brighter than you" signifies:
A
Admiration
B
A celestial event
C
A prophecy
D
A comment on fate
E
Loneliness
Question 5 Explanation: 
The metaphor implies deep admiration.
Question 6
"Put out your hand, there's nothing to hold" suggests:
A
Emotional emptiness
B
An invisible force
C
Offering guidance
D
A warning about greed
E
Physical weakness
Question 6 Explanation: 
It implies loneliness or disillusionment.
Question 7
What emotion does “vengeance on somebody’s head” convey?
A
Love
B
Forgiveness
C
Revenge
D
Regret
E
Hope
Question 7 Explanation: 
The phrase implies a desire for retribution.
Question 8
What does "lusty old mule" imply?
A
Physical weakness
B
Stubbornness
C
Intelligence
D
Innocence
E
Peace
Question 8 Explanation: 
Mules are often symbols of stubborn persistence.
Question 9
"I go where only the lonely can go" means:
A
The speaker is a wanderer
B
They seek solitude
C
They live in isolation
D
They avoid people
E
They fear crowds
Question 9 Explanation: 
The phrase suggests a path reserved for the lonely.
Question 10
"A ball and chain" is a metaphor for:
A
Freedom
B
A celebration
C
A powerful weapon
D
A burden
E
A form of transportation
Question 10 Explanation: 
The phrase traditionally refers to restriction or responsibility.
Question 11
The phrase "I ain't no false prophet" suggests that the speaker...
A
Rejects religious authority
B
Sees themselves as a truth-teller
C
Is uncertain about their beliefs
D
Is mocking religious figures
E
Wants to deceive others
Question 11 Explanation: 
The speaker insists they are not a fraud, implying they speak truthfully.
Question 12
The lyric "Put out your hand, there's nothing to hold" most likely represents:
A
The insignificance of human actions
B
The rejection of relationships
C
The passing of time
D
The inability to grasp reality
E
The illusion of control
Question 12 Explanation: 
The speaker implies that what we seek to hold onto is ultimately unattainable.
There are 12 questions to complete.

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