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Quiz about RUSH  Canadas Premier Rock Band
Quiz about RUSH  Canadas Premier Rock Band

RUSH - Canada's Premier Rock Band Quiz


Questions surrounding Canada's favorite rock band -- RUSH. I hope it's a treat to casual and die-hard fans and sparks an interest to those who have not had the experience to enjoy their music yet.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightlover. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightlover
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
37,029
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
3600
Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (4/15), Guest 141 (6/15), Guest 8 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. How many parts make up Rush's 1976 classic epic, '2112'? (Side 1) Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What does YYZ, from the 1981 'Moving Pictures' album, stand for? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Though Neil Peart usually gets the lion share of the lyric credits for their songs; on the 1977 'A Farewell To Kings' album, which non-Rush member got a writing credit on that record? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. How many of Rush's studio albums have songs featuring a character named 'Prince By-Tor'? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What time is Geddy Lee 'In The Mood', based on their 1974 self titled debut album? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What is 'special' about the cover art of their 1981 live album 'Exit...Stage Left'? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which famous author was Neil Peart inspired by, when he wrote lyrics to the story of '2112'? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Rush's first three albums (RUSH, Fly By Night and Caress Of Steel) were repackaged and sold as a three album set, under what name? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Geddy Lee made a guest appearance on who's comedy album? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Geddy Lee's real name is... Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Alex Lifeson's real name is ... Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What is the name of the city were the events of '2112' occur? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Neil Peart produced two albums in honour of which great drummer? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who wrote the poem that 'Xanadu' from 'A Farewell To Kings' is based on? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which statement best describes RUSH? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 47: 4/15
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 141: 6/15
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 8: 12/15
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 73: 7/15
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 68: 11/15
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 208: 7/15
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 47: 12/15
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 72: 3/15
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 216: 13/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many parts make up Rush's 1976 classic epic, '2112'? (Side 1)

Answer: 7

1-Overture 2-Temples of Syrinx 3-Discovery 4-Presentation 5-Oracle: The Dream 6-Soliloquy 7-Grand Finale
2. What does YYZ, from the 1981 'Moving Pictures' album, stand for?

Answer: The airport designation for Toronto, Canada

Airports around the world are universally known by a unique three-letter code, called a Location Identifier. Toronto's Pearson Airport's identifier is 'YYZ'
3. Though Neil Peart usually gets the lion share of the lyric credits for their {songs;} on the 1977 'A Farewell To Kings' album, which non-Rush member got a writing credit on that record?

Answer: Peter Talbot

Peter Talbot got the credit for the lyrics on the hit song 'Closer To The Heart'.
4. How many of Rush's studio albums have songs featuring a character named 'Prince By-Tor'?

Answer: 2

Prince By-Tor is a knight of darkness in 'By-Tor and the Snowdog' on the 1975 'Fly By Night' {album;} but is the hero in 'The Necromancer' on their follow up album, 'Caress of Steel'
5. What time is Geddy Lee 'In The Mood', based on their 1974 self titled debut album?

Answer: 7:45

The line he sings on the song 'In The Mood' is 'Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight. I feel I'm in the mood.'
6. What is 'special' about the cover art of their 1981 live album 'Exit...Stage Left'?

Answer: It features items representing all their previous album covers

A human sized puppet (A Farewell To Kings) sits on a box with the original 'Rush' logo (RUSH). A mover (Moving Pictures) holds a picture with a necromancer on it (Caress of Steel), which partialy hides a picture of a man in front of a circled star (2112).

A naked man faces a well dressed man (Hemispheres), who is standing under a stuffed owl (Fly By Night). A woman in a skirt and sweater (Permanent Waves) holds open a curtain to view the concert stage (All The World's A Stage)
7. Which famous author was Neil Peart inspired by, when he wrote lyrics to the story of '2112'?

Answer: Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand's book Anthem inspired Neil Peart not only to write '2112' but also the song 'Anthem' found on their 'Fly By Night' Album.
8. Rush's first three albums (RUSH, Fly By Night and Caress Of Steel) were repackaged and sold as a three album set, under what name?

Answer: Archives

Archives was released in April 1978
9. Geddy Lee made a guest appearance on who's comedy album?

Answer: Bob and Doug McKenzie

Geddy sang vocals on the song 'Take Off' on Bob and Doug McKenzie's 1981 'Great White North' album. Bob and Doug are played by SCTV cast memebers Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis . G'day 'EH!
10. Geddy Lee's real name is...

Answer: Gary Lee Weinrib

'Geddy' is a heavily-accented pronounciation of 'Gary', and depending on which version of his bio you are reading, it was his mother or grandmother that said it.
11. Alex Lifeson's real name is ...

Answer: Alex Zivojinovic

According to Alex, his name Zivojinovic(h) literally translated means 'son of life'
12. What is the name of the city were the events of '2112' occur?

Answer: Megadon

In the liner notes of '2112' is the supporting narrative of the story, surrounding the lyrics. It says...'I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon.'
13. Neil Peart produced two albums in honour of which great drummer?

Answer: Buddy Rich

Neil produced and performed on 'Burning For Buddy' (1994) and 'Burning For Buddy Vol. 2' (1996)
14. Who wrote the poem that 'Xanadu' from 'A Farewell To Kings' is based on?

Answer: Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The poem is entitled 'Kubla Khan' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, which was published in 1798.
15. Which statement best describes RUSH?

Answer: All The Statements Do

As THE Canadian three-man power band, Rush has established itself with a strong national and international fan base, ever growing through-out 3 decades. Though critics have trashed RUSH as being a Led Zepplin rip off (early years) and being too fanciful, too weighty, and {humorless;} they have twenty-three consecutive gold and platinum records, the third-longest string behind the Beatles and the Stones (and tied with KISS) in popular-music history.
Source: Author Nightlover

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