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Quiz about Simon and Garfunkel Songs and Lyrics
Quiz about Simon and Garfunkel Songs and Lyrics

Simon and Garfunkel Songs and Lyrics Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by angelofmusic15. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
angelofmusic15
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
244,160
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2860
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 203 (6/10), Guest 70 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. From what song are these lyrics?
"...just kickin' down the cobblestones..." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In the song "America", how many days did it take Paul Simon to hitchhike from Saginaw? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Complete the lyrics:
"... where the New York City winters aren't _________ me." Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which one of these songs does NOT mention New York? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. In the song "America", what is Paul Simon counting on the New Jersey turnpike? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In the song called "Old Friends", what rolls through the grass as the old friends are sitting, quietly on the park bench? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Fill in the missing lyric for the song, "Cecilia":
"Cecilia, you're breakin' my heart! You're shakin' my confidence ________!" Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In the song called, "At the Zoo", what is the zoo-keeper very fond of? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What is the missing lyric in this excerpt of "The Dangling Conversation?"
" And we ___________ our place with bookmarkers..." Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Fill in this lyric from a song:
" I'll take your_________ when darkness comes..." Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 203: 6/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 70: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 72: 6/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 166: 4/10
Feb 28 2024 : Trivia_Fan54: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. From what song are these lyrics? "...just kickin' down the cobblestones..."

Answer: The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)

 The 59th Street bridge is located in New York and was completed in 1908.
2. In the song "America", how many days did it take Paul Simon to hitchhike from Saginaw?

Answer: four

 If you didn't know, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are both from New York.
3. Complete the lyrics: "... where the New York City winters aren't _________ me."

Answer: bleeding

 These lyrics were from "The Boxer."
4. Which one of these songs does NOT mention New York?

Answer: America

 New York City is mentioned in MANY Simon and Garfunkel songs!
5. In the song "America", what is Paul Simon counting on the New Jersey turnpike?

Answer: cars

 Personally, I think the lyrics are amazing on this particular song because the lyrics are done extremely well and Paul Simon really talks about every detail in the features of the United States and the people too. It is a great song!
6. In the song called "Old Friends", what rolls through the grass as the old friends are sitting, quietly on the park bench?

Answer: newspaper

 I think this is a really calm and relaxing song... don't you? Simon and Garfunkel reunited to make their "Old Friends" tour in 2003.
7. Fill in the missing lyric for the song, "Cecilia": "Cecilia, you're breakin' my heart! You're shakin' my confidence ________!"

Answer: daily

 "Cecilia" was recorded January 26, 1970 for the album called "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
8. In the song called, "At the Zoo", what is the zoo-keeper very fond of?

Answer: rum

 This song always makes me laugh when I hear it because it is so good, yet it is talking about the zoo of all things! I think it is a great song and it makes me want to go to the zoo and see if this really is going on there. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel met at a young age while both were living in Forest Hills, Queens in New York.
9. What is the missing lyric in this excerpt of "The Dangling Conversation?" " And we ___________ our place with bookmarkers..."

Answer: note

 If I had to choose, this is one of my favorite S&G songs! It is so beautiful and Paul Simon really made the lyrics come alive in this song. Simon and Garfunkel are best known for their beautiful harmonies and unique music style.
10. Fill in this lyric from a song: " I'll take your_________ when darkness comes..."

Answer: part

 These lyrics are from " Bridge Over Troubled Water" and who wouldn't like this song?! It is sung beautifully by both Paul and Art. It almost makes me cry when I hear it because it is so beautiful.
Source: Author angelofmusic15

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Referenced Topics
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