How Well Do You Know Ballad Of A Thin Man Lyrics Quiz
Question 1 |
Who is the protagonist of the song?
Mr. Johnson | |
Mr. Smith | |
Mr. Jones | |
Mr. Brown | |
Mr. Lee |
Question 1 Explanation:
The song addresses "Mister Jones" repeatedly, implying that he is the central character.
Question 2 |
What does Mister Jones encounter when he walks into the room?
A clown | |
A sword swallower | |
Somebody naked | |
A professor | |
A midget |
Question 2 Explanation:
The opening lines mention "You see somebody naked," which Mr. Jones is confused by.
Question 3 |
How does Mr. Jones react when he hands in his ticket?
He laughs | |
He panics | |
He feels out of place | |
He speaks to the geek | |
He leaves immediately |
Question 3 Explanation:
The lyrics explain that after handing in his ticket, Mr. Jones is confronted by the "geek."
Question 4 |
How does Mr. Jones feel when the geek speaks to him?
Happy | |
Confused | |
Angry | |
Amused | |
Empathetic |
Question 4 Explanation:
Mr. Jones remains confused as the geek hands him a bone, reinforcing his disorientation.
Question 5 |
Who does Mr. Jones have many contacts among?
Musicians | |
Academics | |
Lawyers | |
Lumberjacks | |
Artists |
Question 5 Explanation:
The lyrics mention that Mr. Jones has contacts among the "lumberjacks."
Question 6 |
What authors’ books has Mr. Jones read?
Ernest Hemingway | |
Mark Twain | |
F. Scott Fitzgerald | |
Charles Dickens | |
J.D. Salinger |
Question 6 Explanation:
The lyrics specifically reference F. Scott Fitzgerald’s books.
Question 7 |
What does the one-eyed midget shout?
"Help!" | |
"Run!" | |
"NOW!" | |
"Go home!" | |
"Listen!" |
Question 7 Explanation:
The one-eyed midget shouts "NOW," creating further confusion for Mr. Jones.
Question 8 |
What is Mr. Jones compared to in the final verses?
A donkey | |
A camel | |
A cow | |
A dog | |
A monkey |
Question 8 Explanation:
The lyrics say, "You walk into the room like a camel."
Question 9 |
Who does Mr. Jones discuss lepers with?
Lumberjacks | |
Professors | |
Lawyers | |
Friends | |
The geek |
Question 9 Explanation:
The song says, "with great lawyers you have discussed lepers and crooks."
Question 10 |
What do others expect Mr. Jones to give?
Facts | |
Answers | |
Money | |
Checks to charity | |
Respect |
Question 10 Explanation:
The lyrics mention "they already expect you to all give a check to tax-deductible charity organizations."
Question 11 |
What is the overall theme of the song?
Personal growth | |
Political unrest | |
Social confusion and alienation | |
Academic success | |
Romantic disappointment |
Question 11 Explanation:
The song’s recurring idea is that Mr. Jones is disoriented and alienated by the bizarre events around him.
There are 11 questions to complete.