Hello Bob Dylan fans this week I decided to make quiz about Bob Dylan’s hit song The Times They Are A-Changin’, please answer 11 questions and comment your score
How Well Do You Know The Times They Are A-Changin' Lyrics Quiz
Question 1 |
Who is the speaker addressing in the first line?
Friends | |
Strangers | |
People | |
Lovers | |
Enemies |
Question 1 Explanation:
The first line begins with "Come gather 'round people," indicating that the speaker is addressing people in general.
Question 2 |
What should the listeners do if their time is worth saving?
Start running | |
Start swimming | |
Start shouting | |
Start hiding | |
Start sleeping |
Question 2 Explanation:
The lyrics advise, "And you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone."
Question 3 |
Who does the speaker call upon in the second verse?
Musicians and dancers | |
Teachers and students | |
Singers and poets | |
Writers and critics | |
Actors and directors |
Question 3 Explanation:
The second verse begins with, "Come writers and critics."
Question 4 |
Who will later win according to the lyrics?
The first | |
The slow one | |
The fast one | |
The loser now | |
The tired now |
Question 4 Explanation:
The lyrics state, "For the loser now will be later to win."
Question 5 |
To whom does the speaker address in the third verse?
Mothers and fathers | |
Kings and queens | |
Senators and congressmen | |
Soldiers and sailors | |
Children and youth |
Question 5 Explanation:
The third verse begins with, "Come senators, congressmen."
Question 6 |
What should senators and congressmen not do?
Speak too soon | |
Heed the call | |
Stand in the doorway | |
Write with their pen | |
Prophesize |
Question 6 Explanation:
The lyrics advise, "Don't stand in the doorway."
Question 7 |
Who does the speaker address in the fourth verse?
Writers and critics | |
Senators and congressmen | |
Mothers and fathers | |
Sons and daughters | |
Teachers and students |
Question 7 Explanation:
The fourth verse begins with, "Come mothers and fathers."
Question 8 |
What should mothers and fathers not criticize?
Their children | |
What they can't understand | |
The government | |
The weather | |
The music |
Question 8 Explanation:
The lyrics advise, "And don't criticize what you can't understand."
Question 9 |
What is rapidly aging according to the fourth verse?
The battle | |
The government | |
The young generation | |
The old road | |
Democracy |
Question 9 Explanation:
The lyrics state, "Your old road is rapidly agin'."
Question 10 |
What is rapidly fading according to the final verse?
The old order | |
The present time | |
The past memories | |
The old songs | |
The old road |
Question 10 Explanation:
The lyrics state, "The order is rapidly fadin'."
Question 11 |
What is the recurring message throughout the song?
Love conquers all | |
Change is inevitable | |
Time heals all wounds | |
Hard work pays off | |
Silence is golden |
Question 11 Explanation:
The recurring phrase "For the times they are a-changin'" emphasizes the inevitability of change.
There are 11 questions to complete.
