How Well Do You Know Black Diamond Bay Lyrics Quiz
Question 1 |
Where is the woman standing at the beginning of the song?
On the beach | |
In the gambling room | |
Up on the white veranda | |
In a hotel lobby | |
Inside a taxi |
Question 1 Explanation:
The opening lines of the song describe the woman standing "Up on the white veranda," setting the scene for her mysterious character.
Question 2 |
What two accessories is the woman wearing?
A red scarf and a sunhat | |
A Panama hat and a necktie | |
A black dress and a necklace | |
A silk robe and sunglasses | |
A trench coat and gloves |
Question 2 Explanation:
The song states, "She wears a necktie and a Panama hat," emphasizing her distinct appearance.
Question 3 |
Who is "The Greek" searching for when he comes down?
A doctor | |
A boat captain | |
A pen and a rope | |
The Soviet Ambassador | |
The hotel manager |
Question 3 Explanation:
The lyrics describe The Greek asking for "a rope and a pen that will write," foreshadowing his tragic fate.
Question 4 |
What does the desk clerk say when The Greek asks for a pen and rope?
"We don’t have any." | |
"Are you serious?" | |
"Am I hearing you right?" | |
"Come back later." | |
"You need permission for that." |
Question 4 Explanation:
The desk clerk is surprised and responds, "Am I hearing you right?"
Question 5 |
What happens when the woman runs upstairs to pack her bags?
A fire starts | |
The Greek locks his door | |
The soldier follows her | |
The volcano erupts | |
She escapes through the window |
Question 5 Explanation:
As she runs upstairs, she sees that "the Greek had locked" his door with a sign saying, "Do Not Disturb."
Question 6 |
What natural disaster occurs?
Earthquake | |
Tsunami | |
Volcano eruption | |
Hurricane | |
Tornado |
Question 6 Explanation:
"Then the volcano erupted and the lava flowed down from the mountain high above," showing the disaster that destroys the island.
Question 7 |
What does the desk clerk say about the disaster?
"This is a tragedy!" | |
"Call the authorities." | |
"I warned you all." | |
"Run for your lives!" | |
"It happens every day." |
Question 7 Explanation:
He coldly states, "It happens every day," showing his detachment from the tragedy.
Question 8 |
What does the tiny man do to the soldier?
Hugs him | |
Bites his ear | |
Gives him the ring | |
Runs away | |
Shoots him |
Question 8 Explanation:
The song states, "The tiny man bit the soldier’s ear," adding to the chaos.
Question 9 |
Where is the narrator watching the events unfold?
In a boat near the island | |
In LA | |
In New York | |
On a news report in Paris | |
In a helicopter above the disaster |
Question 9 Explanation:
"I was sitting home alone one night in LA," showing that the narrator is far from the tragedy.
Question 10 |
What does the narrator say about tragic stories?
They should be remembered | |
They always make him cry | |
They are too common to care about | |
They are a sign of the times | |
They need to be reported more |
Question 10 Explanation:
He cynically states, "Seems like every time you turn around, there's another hard-luck story that you're gonna hear."
There are 10 questions to complete.