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How Well Do You Know North Country Blues Lyrics? Quiz

North Country Blues

How Well Do You Know North Country Blues Lyrics Quiz

Question 1
What is the central theme of the song?
A
Nature's beauty
B
Fame
C
Adventure
D
Love
E
Poverty and industrial decline
Question 1 Explanation: 
The lyrics tell a story of a town that once thrived due to the iron ore industry but is now empty and desolate as the mines have closed and people have left.
Question 2
Who narrates the story in the song?
A
A young miner
B
A traveling musician
C
A child
D
A widow of a miner
E
A town official
Question 2 Explanation: 
The narrator speaks of marrying John Thomas, a miner, and later being left alone with three children after her husband is gone.
Question 3
What caused the town to become empty?
A
A gold rush
B
A famine
C
A natural disaster
D
A war
E
The closure of the iron ore pits
Question 3 Explanation: 
The song describes how the mining industry, once the backbone of the town, shuts down, leading to unemployment and abandonment.
Question 4
How many children does the narrator have?
A
4
B
2
C
3
D
5
E
1
Question 4 Explanation: 
The lyrics say, "But with three babies born," indicating the narrator has three children.
Question 5
What happened to the number eleven?
A
It was a school
B
It was a bus route
C
It was a store that shut down
D
It was the narrator’s house
E
It was a mining shaft that closed
Question 5 Explanation: 
The song mentions, "That number eleven was closin'," referring to the closing of the mine shaft.
Question 6
Where did the narrator grow up?
A
In a mining camp
B
In the south end of town
C
In the city
D
On a farm
E
In the north end of town
Question 6 Explanation: 
The narrator contrasts her own upbringing with that of her children, saying she "was raised on the other" end of town.
Question 7
What filled the air when the shaft was shut?
A
Cold
B
Smoke
C
Dust
D
Fire
E
Silence
Question 7 Explanation: 
The song says, "And the fire in the air, it felt frozen," indicating a sense of coldness and stillness after the shutdown.
Question 8
What happens to the narrator's friends after her brother dies?
A
They offer her a job
B
They move into her house
C
They leave town
D
They show kindness
E
They abandon her
Question 8 Explanation: 
The narrator says, "My friends they couldn't have been kinder," reflecting the support she received after her brother's death.
Question 9
How does the narrator describe the town's current economy?
A
Based on farming
B
Improving slowly
C
Non-existent
D
Supported by tourism
E
Thriving
Question 9 Explanation: 
The song describes stores closing and people leaving, indicating a collapsed economy.
Question 10
How does the narrator describe the town's appearance in the present?
A
Modern and updated
B
Full of new homes
C
Run-down and empty
D
Green and thriving
E
Bustling with activity
Question 10 Explanation: 
The cardboard-filled windows and folding stores indicate a town in decay.
Question 11
What feeling is most prevalent in the narrator’s tone?
A
Optimism
B
Grief
C
Nostalgia
D
Excitement
E
Happiness
Question 11 Explanation: 
The narrator expresses sorrow over the loss of her family, the town, and the future.
Question 12
How is silence portrayed in the song?
A
As peaceful and calming
B
As a form of strength
C
As heavy and oppressive
D
As a sign of hope
E
As comforting
Question 12 Explanation: 
The narrator describes the silence of tongues "building," suggesting it’s a weighty, oppressive presence.
Question 13
What economic factor contributed to the mine closure?
A
High ore prices
B
Environmental damage
C
Lack of technology
D
Global competition
E
Local strikes
Question 13 Explanation: 
The lyrics mention the complaint that it's cheaper to mine in South America, reflecting global competition.
Question 14
How does the narrator feel about her children’s future?
A
Anxious
B
Hopeful
C
Uncertain
D
Resigned
E
Proud
Question 14 Explanation: 
The narrator knows her children will leave because "there ain't nothing here now to hold them," showing resignation.
There are 14 questions to complete.

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