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Ben Folds Five Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | Music

This quiz contains questions about the band Ben Folds Five, examining songs from the each of the groups albums (but not including any of Ben's later solo work). Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by tam_the_man. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
tam_the_man

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,665

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which popular song was removed from the first album as it ruined the band's 'no guitars' theme? Hint

Kate

Emaline

Jane

Julianne

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Question 2 of 10

2. Music from which Ben Folds Five song was used in a TV advertisement for the 2003 Six Nations Rugby tournament? (UK) Hint

Brick

The Army

Video

Philosophy

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Question 3 of 10

3. The following lyric is taken from which Ben Folds Five song?
"You worry there might not be anything at all inside
But that you're worried should tell you that's not right" Hint

Julianne

Emaline

Jane

Kate

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Question 4 of 10

4. Complete the following line: "I juggle one-handed, do some magic tricks and....?" Hint

The Best Imitation of Myself

Pull a Rabbit From a Hat

The Best Impression of Myself

Ride a Unicycle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which track contains the following line?
"I wish I hadn't bought you dinner
Right before you dumped me on your front porch" Hint

Selfless, Cold and Composed

Don't Change Your Plans

Song for the Dumped

Mess

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which song contains the lyric "Whatever and ever, Amen? Hint

Battle of Who Could Care Less

Song for the Dumped

Brick

One Angry Dwarf and Two Hundred Solemn Faces

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Question 7 of 10

7. About which girl was Ben talking about when he sang the following lyrics?
"I met this girl who looked like Axl Rose
Got drunk and took her home and then we slept in our clothes" Hint

Julianne

Jane

Kate

Alice Childress

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actor is mentioned in the track 'Lullaby'? Hint

James-Earl Jones

Eddie Murphy

William Shatner

Arsenio Hall

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ben Folds Five's biggest mainstream hit to date is entitled 'Brick.' What is the topic of this track? Hint

Suicide

Murder

Divorce

Abortion

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the track 'Song for the Dumped,' what colour of t-shirt does Ben sing about wanting back from the girl who has recently dumped him? Hint

White

Black

Red

Blue

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which popular song was removed from the first album as it ruined the band's 'no guitars' theme?

Answer: Emaline

This song was instead included on the album 'Naked Baby Photos,' which included a mixture of live versions and unreleased material.

It was later included on the 'Ben Folds Live' album, with Ben playing it alone on the Piano, somewhat disproving the theory that the song required a guitar at all.

2. Music from which Ben Folds Five song was used in a TV advertisement for the 2003 Six Nations Rugby tournament? (UK)

Answer: The Army

An excellent song, taken from 'The Unauthorised Biography of Reinhold Messner,' the final album produced by the trio.

As Ben explains on his live album, this song refers to the time when he considered enlisting for the army, before changing his mind and becoming a musician instead.

3. The following lyric is taken from which Ben Folds Five song? "You worry there might not be anything at all inside But that you're worried should tell you that's not right"

Answer: Jane

Another song taken from 'TUBORM', the lyrics advise of the importance of being yourself, and not worrying about what others think of you.

4. Complete the following line: "I juggle one-handed, do some magic tricks and....?"

Answer: The Best Imitation of Myself

These lyrics are from the song 'Best Imitation of Myself,' which is taken from the band's self-titled debut album.

5. Which track contains the following line? "I wish I hadn't bought you dinner Right before you dumped me on your front porch"

Answer: Song for the Dumped

This song featured on the soundtrack of the 1996 film 'Mr Wrong,' starring Ellen Degeneres and Bill Pullman.

It is taken from the album 'Whatever and Ever, Amen.'

6. Which song contains the lyric "Whatever and ever, Amen?

Answer: Battle of Who Could Care Less

These lyrics form the title of the band's second studio album, from which 'Battle of Who Could Care Less' was the first single.

The other three options were also released as singles.

The other single to be released from the album was 'Kate', which also featured on the soundtrack of the 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' movie.

7. About which girl was Ben talking about when he sang the following lyrics? "I met this girl who looked like Axl Rose Got drunk and took her home and then we slept in our clothes"

Answer: Julianne

This song can be found on the band's eponymous debut album.

8. Which actor is mentioned in the track 'Lullaby'?

Answer: James-Earl Jones

This song is essentially a description of a dream, presumably one that Ben, Darren or Robert had. It contains the line "Just the three of us took flight that night - Uncle Richard, Me and James Earl Jones."

Ben has worked with William Shatner on several projects, including Shatner's album 'Has Been'.

9. Ben Folds Five's biggest mainstream hit to date is entitled 'Brick.' What is the topic of this track?

Answer: Abortion

An extremely poignant song, Ben later revealed the lyrics of this track to be auto-biographical as he and his girlfriend had an abortion as teenagers.

The song can be found on 'Whatever and Ever, Amen'.

10. In the track 'Song for the Dumped,' what colour of t-shirt does Ben sing about wanting back from the girl who has recently dumped him?

Answer: Black

Ben Folds Five split in 2000, with Ben Folds pursuing a solo career, releasing several albums including 'Rocking the Suburbs,' 'Ben Folds Live' and 'Songs for Silverman.'

Source: Author tam_the_man

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