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Elton John Quiz -2 (About The Daniel)
Question 1 |
Why is Daniel leaving?
It is not stated | |
To get away from the Tax Department | |
To get away from the mafia | |
Daniel and the singer had a fight |
Question 1 Explanation:
It is not discussed in the song why Daniel is leaving, though there is a vague reference in these lines:"Daniel my brother, you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died but you see more than I"Although it remains unclear whether this is anything to do with his departure. Of course, the above lyrics, coupled with:"Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes"and"Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much"Could they infer that Daniel is deceased? It is all too deep for me to interpret!
Question 2 |
Is Daniel older or younger than the singer?
Older | |
Younger | |
It is not stated | |
They are the same age |
Question 2 Explanation:
"Daniel my brother, you are older than me"
Question 3 |
Which of the following body features is not mentioned in the song?
Leg | |
Eye | |
Scar | |
Face |
Question 3 Explanation:
All of the alternate choices are mentioned is successive lines:"Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky"
Question 4 |
Where is Daniel travelling to?
Spain | |
Italy | |
Bognor Regis | |
France |
Question 4 Explanation:
"Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain"I guess I can't let this go by without theorising that in the main, rain fell on the plane when it got to Spain?
Question 5 |
What mode of transport is Daniel taking?
Train | |
Boat | |
Car | |
Plane |
Question 5 Explanation:
"Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane".This is probably a good thing. Depending on where the point of departure was, a car could take forever!
Question 6 |
At the end of the first verse, the singer says that "it looks like Daniel". What reason does he give for his uncertainty?
Forgot my glasses, didn't I? | |
Cause he's so far off in the sky | |
Must be the clouds in my eyes | |
Because he's left me high and dry |
Question 6 Explanation:
"God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes"As discussed in the answer to question 10, this line causes some confusion. Does the singer know it is Daniel? Does Daniel exist any longer? So many questions
Question 7 |
What can the singer see Daniel doing?
Waving goodbye | |
Talking on a phone | |
Arguing with an Air Marshall | |
Taking out extra insurance |
Question 7 Explanation:
"Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye"I wish I knew how many times "Leaving On A Jet Plane" went through Bernie Taupin's head when he come up with this line!
Question 8 |
What relationship to the singer is Daniel?
Brother | |
Nephew | |
Father | |
Uncle |
Question 8 Explanation:
"Daniel my brother, you are older than me"This is assuming we can take the use of the word "brother" in its usual literal sense.
Question 9 |
Has the singer ever been to the place that Daniel is travelling to?
Yes | |
He thought he might have been there when he was young | |
No | |
It is not stated |
Question 9 Explanation:
"They say Spain is pretty though I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen"Let's hope the Spanish Tourist Bureau appreciated the free plug!
Question 10 |
At what time of the day does Daniel travel?
Night | |
Afternoon | |
Midday | |
Morning |
Question 10 Explanation:
"Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane"On a "Big old jet airliner" perhaps?
There are 10 questions to complete.
Question 8 the answer is wrong – the correct is no, as he says he has never been, your explanation of the answer also points to no lol
“The story was about a guy that went back to a small town in Texas, returning from the Vietnam War.
Bernie was watching the news. A report was shown about a soldier in the Vietnam war, who was a hero in the eyes of the American public. He did not want to be seen as a hero. He just wanted to go back home to the normal life. Bernie just embellished on the story.
Really enjoyed the quiz. BIG Elton John fan. I would be sad if I got less than 100% because that would mean that my memory is going. LOL. Love this site. Enjoy the quizes. Thanks.