The Joan Baez Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Legendary Folk Icon

Joan Baez, often referred to as the “Queen of Folk,” is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and activist whose career has spanned over six decades. She emerged during the 1960s folk revival and has since left an indelible mark on music and society alike. With her angelic voice and passionate advocacy for civil rights and peace, Joan Baez became an influential figure, inspiring countless individuals across the globe. How well do you know this iconic artist? Let’s find out with “The Joan Baez Quiz”!

Answer 10 Questions About Joan Baez

Joan Baez Quiz -1 (How Well Do You Know About Joan Baez)

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Question 1

"They're here to kill the ___" Which creature completes this lyric?

A	Eagle
B	Mouse
C	Dove
D	Kid

Question 1 Explanation:

La Colombe" or "The Dove" is a French anti-war anthem about French soldiers being sent to fight Algeria in the latter country's bid for independence. It was written by Jacques Brel.

Question 2

Complete the lyric: "Come round by my side and I'll ______"

A	Dance with you now
B	Sing you a song
C	Hold you so tight
D	Tell you the news

Question 2 Explanation:

On Sunday September 15th 1963, sticks of dynamite were placed in the basement of the 16th Street Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama by the Ku Klux Klan, and they exploded killing four young black girls. They were called Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley and Carol Robertson. Richard Farina wrote the song "Birmingham Sunday" to commemorate the incident.

Question 3

What completes this lyric from "The Dangling Conversation"? - "And you read your _________, and I my Robert Frost"

A	Good Book
B	Walt Whitman
C	Emily Dickinson
D	Daily Paper

Question 3 Explanation:

This song was written by Paul Simon.

Question 4

"And we loved with a Love that was more than Love, in a Kingdom by the sea" - Who did the singer love?

A	Angela Lee
B	Catherine Lee
C	Phillippa Lee
D	Annabel Lee

Question 4 Explanation:

The poem "Annabel Lee" was written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1849.

Question 5

"Someone to open each _____" Complete this lyric from "It Ain't Me Babe"

A	Window to your heart
B	Letter I wrote
C	And every door
D	Heart to you

Question 5 Explanation:

This song was written by Bob Dylan in 1964, and was also covered by Nancy Sinatra on her 1966 "Boots" album.

Question 6

"You were my Spring, my Summer too. It's always Winter without you" In which direction is the singer going to look for their love in this song title?

A	South
B	West
C	North
D	East

Question 6 Explanation:

"North" was written by Joan Baez and Nina Dusheck, and appears on the "Joan" CD.

Question 7

"I've given you my onliness, come give me your _______" What does the singer want to be given?

A	Tomorrow
B	Heart
C	Future
D	Love

Question 7 Explanation:

The song "If I Were A Carpenter" was written by Tim Hardin, and was also recorded by Bobby Darin, who had a Top 10 hit with it in America in 1966.

Question 8

Who "was a good horse, he wore a high head"? in the lyrics to a song from "5"?

A	Stewball
B	Stewpot
C	Stewart
D	Stewbabe

Question 8 Explanation:

Stewball or Skewball was a famous British racehorse born in 1741 and the subject of a ballad bearing his name as far back as the late 18th Century. Joan's version is "Stewball", and the song has also been recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary and Lonnie Donegan.

Question 9

Who is the vicar in "Eleanor Rigby"?

A	Father McKinley
B	Father McCaffrey
C	Father McKenzie
D	Father McCauley

Question 9 Explanation:

"Eleanor Rigby" was written by Lennon and McCartney and has also been covered by, amongst others, Godhead and The Levellers.

Question 10

In "The Lady Came From Baltimore", what is the Lady's name?

A	Shelly Moore
B	Sarah Moore
C	Susan Moore
D	Sylvia Moore

Question 10 Explanation:

"The Lady's name was Susan Moore, and all she wore was lace. She didn't know that I was poor, she never saw my face." The song tells the story of a man sent to rob a lady of her jewels and money, but when he sees her he falls in love with her instead. It was written by Tim Hardin.

There are 10 questions to complete.

Now that you’ve tested your knowledge about Joan Baez, take some time to explore her music and learn more about her remarkable contributions to the world of folk music and activism. Joan Baez’s legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and activists, making her a true legend in the history of music and social change.

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