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Quiz about Grateful Dead Lyrics 1
Quiz about Grateful Dead Lyrics 1

Grateful Dead Lyrics 1 Trivia Quiz

These are some of the more commonly heard songs. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by dicentra. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
dicentra
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
63,659
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3757
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 162 (2/10), Guest 74 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Lets start with an easy one. What drug is mentioned in 'Casey Jones'? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Who (or what) is asked 'don't murder me, I beg of you don't murder me'? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Finish the lyric: 'A friend of _____
_____ is a friend of mine If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight' Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Ok, here is another one: 'I may be going to hell in a bucket, babe But at least I'm ____
_____
_____' Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. What cat is mentioned in the song 'Sampson and Delilah'? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. (There is kind of a hint in the answer to the previous question) Who did Stagger Lee shoot? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Finish the lyrics: 'You know you bound to wind up dead, if you don't head back to _____
_____.' Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. 'And the whistle is screaming, _____.' Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Okay, lets get political...What song are these lyrics from? 'Picture a bright blue ball just spinning, spinning free, Dizzy with eternity.' Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. How old was the girl in 'Mexicali Blues' Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 162: 2/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 74: 5/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 76: 9/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 67: 5/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 71: 1/10
Mar 18 2024 : PrairieRose78: 7/10
Mar 03 2024 : RicoC: 10/10
Mar 01 2024 : tcannon1030: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Lets start with an easy one. What drug is mentioned in 'Casey Jones'?

Answer: cocaine

 Everyone knows this one! 'Driving that train, high on cocaine, Casey Jones you better watch your speed.'
2. Who (or what) is asked 'don't murder me, I beg of you don't murder me'?

Answer: Dire Wolf
3. Finish the lyric: 'A friend of _____ _____ is a friend of mine If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight'

Answer: The Devil
4. Ok, here is another one: 'I may be going to hell in a bucket, babe But at least I'm ____ _____ _____'

Answer: enjoying the ride

 Interesting lyrics considering how certain unnamed band members lived their lives. :o)
5. What cat is mentioned in the song 'Sampson and Delilah'?

Answer: lion

 'Now Samson and the lion, they got in a tack, Samson he crawled up on the lion's back.'
6. (There is kind of a hint in the answer to the previous question) Who did Stagger Lee shoot?

Answer: Billy DeLions

 Stagger Lee shot Billy DeLions beause he threw the lucky dice that won Stagger Lee's Stetson hat.
7. Finish the lyrics: 'You know you bound to wind up dead, if you don't head back to _____ _____.'

Answer: Tennessee Jed

 'Tennessee, Tennessee, there ain't no place I'd rather be, Baby won't you carry me back to Tennessee.'
8. 'And the whistle is screaming, _____.'

Answer: Terrapin

 'In the shadow of the moon, Terrapin Station. And I know we'll get there soon, Terrapin Station. I can't figure out, Terrapin, if it's the end or beginning, Terrapin, But the train's put it's brakes on, Terrapin, And the whistle is screaming, TERRAPIN.' What a great jam song!
9. Okay, lets get political...What song are these lyrics from? 'Picture a bright blue ball just spinning, spinning free, Dizzy with eternity.'

Answer: Throwing Stones

 I love the lyrics in this one! 'And the politicians throwing stones Singing ashes, ashes all fall down.' And no, this is not a reference to recent events.
10. How old was the girl in 'Mexicali Blues'

Answer: 14

 'So instead I've got a bottle and a girl who's just fourteen, And a damn good case of the Mexicali Blues.' Tisk Tisk!
Source: Author dicentra

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Referenced Topics
Music   Trains   Cats   Band Members   Moons   Murders   Blue   Grateful Dead   Tennessee   Blues   Lions   The Shadows  

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