1. Before he became a songwriter, Cohen had already achieved a degree of fame as a poet and novelist. Which of these is the title of his novel, set in Canada? Darkness at Noon Last Year's Man Beautiful Losers Flowers for Hitler

2. In his early song "Dress Rehearsal Rag", Cohen describes an everyday activity in a very melancholic way. What activity? Having a shave Eating tea and oranges Taking a bath Writing a letter

3. Which of the following names links Cohen's song "Take This Waltz" with the name of his daughter? Suzanne Lorca Marianne Nancy

4. Which of the following songs, all recorded by Leonard Cohen, was not actually written by him? Avalanche The Stranger Song Last Year's Man The Partisan

5. Which of these statements is NOT true of Cohen's 1977 album "Death of a Ladies' Man"? It was produced by Phil Spector It was dedicated to Cohen's mother It featured Bob Dylan on backing vocals It contained reworkings of poetry already published by Cohen

6. Which Cohen song, in its original draft, contained references to the Paraclete (the Holy Ghost) and the Belsen Heap? A Thousand Kisses Deep Coming back to you Democracy Anthem

7. On the original (US, 1988) album cover, Cohen is seen to be eating a banana. The album contains a number of songs in an ironic disco style, and also contains a rare incursion into jazz. What is the album title? Dear Heather I'm Your Man First We Take Manhattan Various Positions

8. Which well-known folk tune was released by Cohen with some bitter new lyrics detailing the end of a relationship? Loch Lomond Greensleeves Scarborough Fair Bird on a Wire

9. Which of the following songs by Cohen was featured on the soundtrack of Oliver Stone's "Natural Born Killers"? McCabe and Mrs Miller You Belong To Me Waiting for the Miracle Back To The Future

10. Leonard Cohen set a poem by Frank Scott (1899-1985) to music on his late album "Dear Heather". What is the form of the poem? Sonnet Villanelle Haiku Rondeau