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Deaf Dumb and Blind Trivia Quiz

A short quiz on the first half of the album "Tommy" by The Who. All questions refer soley to the album.

A multiple-choice quiz by lothweneriniel. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
lothweneriniel

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
214,865

Updated
Apr 14 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
886

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "Tommy" is considered to fall into what category of music? Hint

Ballad

Classic country

Modern rock

Rock opera

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why is Tommy's father absent at his birth? Hint

He is missing in action.

He has been murdered by his wife and her boyfriend.

He is in prison.

He is a bad father.

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Question 3 of 10

3. After witnessing a murder(in which his mother takes part), Tommy becomes deaf, dumb and blind. What happens to Tommy that helps this process along? Hint

He is told that he never witnessed the event.

His mother poisons him to keep him from telling.

He becomes ill.

He is gagged and locked in a dark room for days.

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Question 4 of 10

4. During which song does the murder take place? Hint

1951

Good Year

Got a Feeling

1921

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the song "Christmas", what is threatened by Tommy's illness? Hint

His ability to play pin-ball

The family's holiday

His soul

His ability to open presents

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cousin Kevin finds many ways to entertain himself while alone with Tommy, which of these is NOT one of them? Hint

Pushing Tommy down the stairs.

Sticking Tommy's head under a running bath.

Spraying Tommy with a hose.

Leaving Tommy out in the rain.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What substance is Gypsy related to? Hint

Booze

Cocaine

Opium

Acid

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of Tommy's uncle? Hint

Hank

Bernie

Ernie

Frank

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Question 9 of 10

9. Despite his disability, at what does Tommy excel? Hint

Piano

Math

Pin-ball

Pool

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Question 10 of 10

10. What information does the doctor provide? Hint

An untried operation may help.

Tommy suffers from severe damage of the nervous system.

Tommy's condition is not physical.

Tommy is actually faking to get attention.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Tommy" is considered to fall into what category of music?

Answer: Rock opera

"Tommy" is considered an opera because it tells a story. There is also a movie based upon it and featuring songs from the album.

2. Why is Tommy's father absent at his birth?

Answer: He is missing in action.

"Believe him missing
With a number of men.
Don't expect
To see him again."

3. After witnessing a murder(in which his mother takes part), Tommy becomes deaf, dumb and blind. What happens to Tommy that helps this process along?

Answer: He is told that he never witnessed the event.

"You didn't hear it.
You didn't see it.
You won't say nothing to no-one
ever in your life."

In the background of these lines Tommy can be heard protesting that he did see and hear it.

4. During which song does the murder take place?

Answer: 1921

"1951" is from the movie version. On the album, the lyrics "Got a feeling 21 is gonna be a good year" are repeated.

5. In the song "Christmas", what is threatened by Tommy's illness?

Answer: His soul

"Tommy doesn't know what day it is
He doesn't know who Jesus was or what praying is
How can he be saved from the eternal grave?"

Most of these options where probably threatened, but the lyrics only mention the threat towards his soul.

6. Cousin Kevin finds many ways to entertain himself while alone with Tommy, which of these is NOT one of them?

Answer: Spraying Tommy with a hose.

In the film version Cousin Kevin is pictured spraying Tommy with the hose. However a hose is not mentioned in the album.

7. What substance is Gypsy related to?

Answer: Acid

She's the acid queen.(Pay her before she starts!)

8. What is the name of Tommy's uncle?

Answer: Ernie

"I'm your wicked uncle Ernie."

9. Despite his disability, at what does Tommy excel?

Answer: Pin-ball

He is a "Pin-ball Wizard"! Perhaps "Tommy's" most well known song. Tommys aptitude in Pinball begins to emerge early in the song
"Christmas".

10. What information does the doctor provide?

Answer: Tommy's condition is not physical.

"His eyes react to light the dials detect it
He hears but cannot answer to your call"

The docter makes reference to Tommy's "inner block" ("You won't say nothin to no one ever in your life you never heard it! How absurd it all seems; Without any proof!" likely had something to do with this.)

Source: Author lothweneriniel

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