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Anatomy of a Song: "Daniel" Trivia Quiz

Just how much do you know about Elton John's classic "Daniel"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #24 in the 'Anatomy' series.

A multiple-choice quiz by FussBudget. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
FussBudget

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,433

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
7497

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: sands10505 (9/10), rabbit1964 (10/10), spidersfull (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What mode of transport is Daniel taking? Hint

Boat

Train

Plane

Car

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where is Daniel travelling to? Hint

Spain

Italy

France

Bognor Regis

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Question 3 of 10

3. What can the singer see Daniel doing? Hint

Waving goodbye

Taking out extra insurance

Talking on a phone

Arguing with an Air Marshall

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Question 4 of 10

4. At the end of the first verse, the singer says that "it looks like Daniel". What reason does he give for his uncertainty? Hint

Cause he's so far off in the sky

Forgot my glasses, didn't I?

Because he's left me high and dry

Must be the clouds in my eyes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What relationship to the singer is Daniel?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is Daniel older or younger than the singer? Hint

They are the same age

Younger

Older

It is not stated

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following body features is not mentioned in the song? Hint

Leg

Scar

Face

Eye

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Question 8 of 10

8. At what time of the day does Daniel travel? Hint

Morning

Night

Afternoon

Midday

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Question 9 of 10

9. Has the singer ever been to the place that Daniel is travelling to? Hint

It is not stated

Yes

He thought he might have been there when he was young

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why is Daniel leaving? Hint

To get away from the Tax Department

Daniel and the singer had a fight

It is not stated

To get away from the mafia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What mode of transport is Daniel taking?

Answer: Plane

"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!

2. Where is Daniel travelling to?

Answer: Spain

"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?

3. What can the singer see Daniel doing?

Answer: Waving goodbye

"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!

4. At the end of the first verse, the singer says that "it looks like Daniel". What reason does he give for his uncertainty?

Answer: Must be the clouds in my eyes

"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.

5. What relationship to the singer is Daniel?

Answer: Brother

"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.

6. Is Daniel older or younger than the singer?

Answer: Older

"Daniel my brother, you are older than me"

7. Which of the following body features is not mentioned in the song?

Answer: Leg

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"

8. At what time of the day does Daniel travel?

Answer: Night

"Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane"

On a "Big old jet airliner" perhaps?

9. Has the singer ever been to the place that Daniel is travelling to?

Answer: No

"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!

10. Why is Daniel leaving?

Answer: It is not stated

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!

Source: Author FussBudget

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