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Keith Green Trivia Quiz

Keith Green was one of the great Christian artists of the 1970s and 1980s. Keith Green is remembered for his bold lyrics criticising Christians for not living up to the commands of the bible.

A multiple-choice quiz by thenaynay. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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thenaynay

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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184,391

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 25

1. What is Keith Green's widow's name? Hint

Melody

Rhythm

Harmony

Tune

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which Keith Green song was covered by Marcia Hines? Hint

Your Love Broke Through

You

You Put This Love in My Heart

You Are the One

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Question 3 of 25

3. What song does the following line come from?
"When God's children refuse to obey, feeling so called to stay." Hint

Asleep in the Light

Open Your Eyes

A Billion Starving People

Jesus Commands Us to Go

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Question 4 of 25

4. What is the next line: "I put some truth in every lie to tickle itching ears"? Hint

You know I'm drawing people just like flies.

You know they heard the truth but turned away.

You know, no one's watching for my tricks.

They're falling by the score.

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Question 5 of 25

5. Complete the lyric:
"But prophets don't grow up from little boys.". Hint

Do they? From little boys.

Its a trick question. There is actually an instrumental.

Well, I know.

Oh No. Prophets don't grow up from little boys.

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Question 6 of 25

6. What is the name of the organisation that Keith Green and his wife founded? Hint

End Days Ministries

Last Days Ministries

Sparrow Records

Latter Days Saints Ministries

7. Keith Green originally intended to record an evangelical album for his first album. Instead he believed God was telling him to create an album to encourage Christians. What is the name of Keith Green's debut album? Hint

No Compromise

For Him Who Has Ears to Hear

So You Wanna Go Back to Egypt

Because of You

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Question 8 of 25

8. Complete the lyric:
"You know it ain't no use, banging your head ...". Hint

up against that cold stone wall.

up against your computer screen.

up against an old stone wall.

up against someone else's head.

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Question 9 of 25

9. Complete the lyric:
"Remember, he is de vine and you are de ...". Hint

lightful

best

branch

vine

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Question 10 of 25

10. Complete the lyric:
"Hey Noah, I'll take care of the rest, I'm the ....". Hint

weatherman

devil

creator

alpha and omega

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Question 11 of 25

11. What song does this lyric come from:
"People smile at me and ask me what it is
That makes them want to be just like I am."?
Hint

You are the One

When I First Trusted You

Because of You

How Can They Live Without Jesus

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Question 12 of 25

12. What song is this lyric from:
"Who you gonna throw in the lake of fire."? Hint

O God Our Lord

How Can They Live Without Jesus

Jesus Commands Us to Go

Lies

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Question 13 of 25

13. What song is the following lyric from:
"Walk by faith, not by sight."? Hint

Dust to Dust

Jesus Commands us to Go

When I First Trusted You

Don't You Wish You Had the Answers

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Question 14 of 25

14. What song does this lyric come from:
"I was lied to."? Hint

Lies

Dear John Letter (To The Devil)

How I Love You

You Are the One

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Question 15 of 25

15. What song is this lyric from:
"Plant me deep so I can grow."? Hint

Draw Me

Grace By Which I Stand

I Want To Be More Like Jesus

Rushing Wind

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Question 16 of 25

16. What is the name of Keith Green's own record label? Hint

Pretty Good Records

CBS

Sparrow

Green

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Question 17 of 25

17. What is the name of Keith Green's biography, written by his widow? Hint

No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green

Your Love Broke Through: The Life Story of Keith Green

Jesus Commands Us To Go: The Life Story of Keith Green

The Ministry Years Vol. II 1980-1982: The Life Story of Keith Green

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Question 18 of 25

18. Keith Green remarked that, "going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than ..." What are the blank words? Hint

praying to God. People from all religions pray.

going to McDonald's makes you a hamburger.

going to the bank makes you money.

going to jail makes you a criminal.

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Question 19 of 25

19. Keith Green's definition of a Christian was, "someone who is ______ for Jesus." What is the missing word? Hint

crazy

nuts

a banker

bananas

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Question 20 of 25

20. "No sin is too big. No problem too small."
What song does this lyric come from? Hint

He'll take care of the Rest.

The Prodigal Son

When I first trusted You.

Jesus is Lord of All.

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Question 21 of 25

21. Only once did Keith Green travel to Australia to perform in concert. He was scheduled to perform in two cities but rescheduled one. Which concert was rescheduled? Hint

Sydney

Melbourne

Perth

Ayers Rock

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Question 22 of 25

22. Keith Green's song, "There is One" was never recorded or even finished. It was released on the tribute album, "Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs of Keith Green". What is the name of the artist who performed this song on the tribute album? Hint

Michael W. Smith

Rebecca St. James

Matt Redman

Amy Grant

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Question 23 of 25

23. Keith Green was of which of the following ethnic groups. Hint

Greek

Slavonic

Russian

Jewish

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Question 24 of 25

24. Keith Green encouraged the copying of his music.

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. What was the date of Keith Green's wedding? Hint

December 25

June 25

October 25

May 25

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Keith Green's widow's name?

Answer: Melody

Keith met Melody when he was 19 and she was 26. They married a year later.

2. Which Keith Green song was covered by Marcia Hines?

Answer: Your Love Broke Through

Marcia Hines, a secular artist recorded "Your Love Broke Through" as a love song. Although both Keith Green and Marcia Hines both recorded a song called "You", they were different songs by the same name.

3. What song does the following line come from? "When God's children refuse to obey, feeling so called to stay."

Answer: Jesus Commands Us to Go

The title track from the album, "Jesus Commands Us to Go!", was written after Keith Green went on a mission trip with Youth With A Mission. Keith Green was passionate about the Great Commision, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations...", and did not believe that Christians in industrialised countries were doing enough to make disciples of all the nations.

4. What is the next line: "I put some truth in every lie to tickle itching ears"?

Answer: You know I'm drawing people just like flies.

From the song, "No one Believes in me Anymore (Satan's Boast)", off the album, "For Him Who Has Ears to Hear." This song was written from Satan's view, stating that it is becoming so easy for Satan to decieve people because they do not believe in him.

5. Complete the lyric: "But prophets don't grow up from little boys.".

Answer: Do they? From little boys.

From "Song for My Parents". Keith Green's parents were Christian Scientists.

6. What is the name of the organisation that Keith Green and his wife founded?

Answer: Last Days Ministries

Last Days Ministries is still active. It is now run by Melody Green. Last Days Ministries can be visited on the web at www.lastdaysministries.com.

Answer: For Him Who Has Ears to Hear

"For Him Who Has Ears to Hear" was originally released in 1977

8. Complete the lyric: "You know it ain't no use, banging your head ...".

Answer: up against that cold stone wall.

From the song, "He'll take Care of the Rest".

9. Complete the lyric: "Remember, he is de vine and you are de ...".

Answer: branch

Also from "He'll Take Care of the Rest". Keith Green's first album, "For Him Who Has Ears to Hear", contained songs to encourage Christians. Later Keith Green wrote more songs criticising Christians.

10. Complete the lyric: "Hey Noah, I'll take care of the rest, I'm the ....".

Answer: weatherman

Keith Green often used humour in his songs. This was also from the song, "He'll Take Care of the Rest".

11. What song does this lyric come from: "People smile at me and ask me what it is That makes them want to be just like I am."?

Answer: Because of You

"Because of You" is a great example of Keith Green's incredible piano playing.

12. What song is this lyric from: "Who you gonna throw in the lake of fire."?

Answer: O God Our Lord

"O God Our Lord" was originally recorded on the album, "Songs for the Shepherd."

13. What song is the following lyric from: "Walk by faith, not by sight."?

Answer: Dust to Dust

"Dust to Dust" was one of a number of Keith Green's songs that was written by his wife, Melody.

14. What song does this lyric come from: "I was lied to."?

Answer: You Are the One

Yes, the song is called "You Are the One", not "How I Love You".

15. What song is this lyric from: "Plant me deep so I can grow."?

Answer: Rushing Wind

"Rushing Wind" is a song about the Holy Spirit.

16. What is the name of Keith Green's own record label?

Answer: Pretty Good Records

Keith Green was originally signed up with the Christian Record label, Sparrow. He was also employed as a songwriter for CBS.

17. What is the name of Keith Green's biography, written by his widow?

Answer: No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green

Some of the information in this quiz came from this book.

18. Keith Green remarked that, "going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than ..." What are the blank words?

Answer: going to McDonald's makes you a hamburger.

This was said at one of Keith Green's concerts and is found on the album, "The Ministry Years Vol. I 1977-1979".

19. Keith Green's definition of a Christian was, "someone who is ______ for Jesus." What is the missing word?

Answer: bananas

Keith Green criticised Christians who follow the rituals of Christianity but do not live a Christian life.

20. "No sin is too big. No problem too small." What song does this lyric come from?

Answer: Jesus is Lord of All.

Here is another great song from the album, "Songs for the Shepherd".

21. Only once did Keith Green travel to Australia to perform in concert. He was scheduled to perform in two cities but rescheduled one. Which concert was rescheduled?

Answer: Melbourne

Keith Green came to perform in a massive Christian Music Festival. Originally Keith green was meant to play in Sydney on the Saturday and Melbourne on the Sunday. However some Christians were unhappy with a Christian concert being on a Sunday so the Sunday concert was brought forward a day - they played two shows on the Saturday.

Answer: Michael W. Smith

Michael W Smith and Martin Smith of Delirious? completed writing this song. The tribute album, "Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs of Keith Green", was released in 2002 and contains a collection Keith Green songs covered by contemporary Christian Artists.

23. Keith Green was of which of the following ethnic groups.

Answer: Jewish

Keith and Melody Green were both from a Jewish background.

24. Keith Green encouraged the copying of his music.

Answer: True

Keith Green often encouraged his fans to tape his records and give them away to his friends. In one album he even printed a note that said that it was okay to tape the record as many times as you like to give to your friends. He also gave away thousands of his albums at concerts. Keith did not want anyone do be prevented from hearing his message because they could not afford it.

25. What was the date of Keith Green's wedding?

Answer: December 25

Keith and Melody decided to get married on Christmas Day in honour of Jesus.

Source: Author thenaynay

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