Billy Joel Lyrics Quiz!

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  • 1. 

    Fill in the blank: "You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just may be a ________ you're looking for."

    • A.

      Man like me

    • B.

      Lunatic

    • C.

      Rock star

    • D.

      Loser

    Correct Answer
    B. Lunatic
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Lunatic". The phrase "You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just may be a lunatic you're looking for" suggests that the speaker acknowledges the possibility of being perceived as crazy or unconventional, but implies that the person they are addressing may actually be seeking someone who is a bit eccentric or out of the ordinary.

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  • 2. 

    Fill in the blank: I'm in a ________ state of mind." 

    • A.

      San Francisco

    • B.

      Miami

    • C.

      Chicago

    • D.

      New York

    Correct Answer
    D. New York
    Explanation
    The phrase "I'm in a New York state of mind" is a popular expression that means someone is thinking or feeling as if they were in New York City. It suggests a certain mindset or attitude that is associated with the fast-paced, vibrant, and diverse culture of the city.

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  • 3. 

    Fill in the blank: "Captain Jack will get you by tonight, just a little push, and you'll be _________." 

    • A.

      Smilin'

    • B.

      Laughin'

    • C.

      Cryin'

    • D.

      Runnin'

    Correct Answer
    A. Smilin'
    Explanation
    The phrase "Captain Jack will get you by tonight, just a little push, and you'll be smilin'" suggests that Captain Jack will provide support or assistance to help the person feel happy or content. The word "smilin'" indicates that the person will be in a positive or joyful state.

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  • 4. 

    Fill in the blank: "Blame it all on yourself 'cause she's always a _________ to me." 

    • A.

      Mother

    • B.

      Lover

    • C.

      Woman

    • D.

      Pain

    Correct Answer
    C. Woman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Woman." The phrase "Blame it all on yourself 'cause she's always a _________ to me" implies that the person being referred to is causing problems or difficulties for the speaker. Out of the given options, "Woman" is the most fitting choice as it suggests a negative or troublesome relationship with a female individual.

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  • 5. 

    Fill in the blank: "We are forced to recognize our inhumanity, our reason co-exists with our insanity, and though we choose between reality and madness, it's either sadness or ___________."

    • A.

      Denial

    • B.

      Euphoria

    • C.

      Death

    • D.

      Fear

    Correct Answer
    B. EupHoria
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that when faced with the recognition of our inhumanity and the co-existence of reason and insanity, we have a choice between reality and madness. However, regardless of which path we choose, the outcome is either sadness or euphoria. This implies that euphoria is the alternative to sadness, indicating that it is the correct answer.

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  • 6. 

    Fill in the blank: "Sergeant O'Leary is walking the beat, at night he becomes a bartender, He works at Mr. Cacciatore's down on Sullivan Street, across from the medical center, and he's trading in his Chevy for a _________." 

    • A.

      Cadillac

    • B.

      Pair of tennis shoes

    • C.

      Private jet

    • D.

      Dog Sled

    Correct Answer
    A. Cadillac
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Cadillac. The sentence suggests that Sergeant O'Leary is trading in his Chevy for a Cadillac, indicating that he is upgrading his vehicle.

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  • 7. 

    Fill in the blank: "You got a nice ___________ and a party on your confirmation, you've got a brand new soul and a cross of gold.." 

    • A.

      Little necklace

    • B.

      Big present

    • C.

      Little car

    • D.

      White dress

    Correct Answer
    D. White dress
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "White dress." The phrase in the sentence suggests that the person being referred to has received a nice white dress and is celebrating their confirmation with a party. This implies that receiving a white dress is significant and special in this context.

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  • 8. 

    Fill in the blank: "We had no cameras to shoot the landscape, we passed ___________ and played our Doors tapes.."

    • A.

      The ketchup

    • B.

      The hash pipe

    • C.

      Our exams

    • D.

      Out every night

    Correct Answer
    B. The hash pipe
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The hash pipe." This means that instead of having cameras to capture the landscape, the speaker and their companions resorted to passing around a hash pipe and listening to their Doors tapes.

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  • 9. 

    Fill in the blank: "..I did not know you could ever look so good after so much __________." 

    • A.

      Hardship

    • B.

      Smoking

    • C.

      Pizza

    • D.

      Time

    Correct Answer
    D. Time
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Time". This is because the sentence suggests that the person being referred to looks good despite going through a lot or facing difficulties. The word "time" implies that with the passing of time, the person's appearance has improved or they have overcome their hardships.

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  • 10. 

    Fill in the blank: "..He says, 'Son, can you play me a __________? I'm not really sure how it goes.." 

    • A.

      Melody

    • B.

      Memory

    • C.

      Song

    • D.

      Piece

    Correct Answer
    B. Memory
    Explanation
    In the given question, the blank is filled with the word "Memory". This is because the sentence is a line from the song "Cats in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin. The complete line is "And he says, 'Son, can you play me a memory? I'm not really sure how it goes'." The word "memory" fits perfectly in the context of the song, as the father is asking his son to play a song that brings back memories.

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