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1. In the first verse, what are they closing down in Allentown?
2. Also in the first verse, in which nearby city are they "killing time, filling out forms, standing in line?"
3. In the second verse, in which war did "our fathers" fight?
4. When they weren't fighting a war, where did "our fathers" spend their weekends?
5. Whilst enjoying their weekends, our fathers met our mothers at the USO. What does USO stand for?
6. In the third verse, "we're waiting here in Allentown" for which place that "we never found"?
7. In the fourth verse, what items were hanging on the wall that "never really helped us at all"?
8. Joel lists a number of "real" items that they were never taught about. Which of the following was NOT one of these?
9. What did they have thrown in their face?
10. The song "Allentown" originally appeared on which Billy Joel studio album?
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