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How Well Do You Know “House Of The Risin’ Sun” Quiz – Bob Dylan

Which Bob Dylan Song Best Describes Your Life? Quiz

How Well Do You Know House Of The Risin' Sun Quiz

Question 1
What city is mentioned in the song?
A
Chicago
B
Nashville
C
Los Angeles
D
New York
E
New Orleans
Question 1 Explanation: 
The house is located in New Orleans, repeatedly mentioned throughout the lyrics.
Question 2
What is the singer’s mother’s occupation?
A
A bartender
B
A maid
C
A teacher
D
A tailor
E
A dancer
Question 2 Explanation: 
The lyrics state: “My mother was a tailor, she sewed these new blue jeans.”
Question 3
What did the singer’s sweetheart do?
A
Farmer
B
Preacher
C
Gambler
D
Merchant
E
Policeman
Question 3 Explanation: 
Her sweetheart is described as “a gambler…down in New Orleans.”
Question 4
When is a gambler satisfied?
A
When he wins money
B
When he’s on a drunk
C
When he cheats someone
D
When he’s with his lover
E
When he travels
Question 4 Explanation: 
“The only time when he's satisfied is when he's on a drunk.”
Question 5
What is the gambler's pleasure?
A
Cheating
B
Drinking
C
Traveling
D
Flirting
E
Singing
Question 5 Explanation: 
His only pleasure is “rambling from town to town.”
Question 6
Who is the narrator warning?
A
Her brother
B
Her baby sister
C
Her mother
D
Her friend
E
The preacher
Question 6 Explanation: 
“Oh tell my baby sister not to do what I have done.”
Question 7
What does "ball and chain" symbolize?
A
Prison or regret
B
commitment or obligation
C
restriction or lingering regret
D
job or daily grind
E
celebration or social event
Question 7 Explanation: 
"Ball and chain" traditionally symbolizes imprisonment or heavy burden.
Question 8
What does the narrator say about her "race"?
A
It just began
B
It’s pointless
C
It’s almost run
D
It’s successful
E
It’s joyful
Question 8 Explanation: 
“My race is almost run” implies her life is nearing its end.
Question 9
How many times is "Rising Sun" mentioned?
A
5
B
3
C
2
D
1
E
4
Question 9 Explanation: 
The phrase appears at the beginning, middle, and end.
Question 10
What does the gambler represent in the story?
A
A savior
B
A father figure
C
A destructive influence
D
A teacher
E
A loyal partner
Question 10 Explanation: 
He symbolizes reckless choices and a harmful path.
Question 11
What literary device is used in "the house...they call the rising sun"?
A
Hyperbole
B
Simile
C
Irony
D
Personification
E
Onomatopoeia
Question 11 Explanation: 
The house is given a name and almost a character, implying personification.
There are 11 questions to complete.

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