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1. "Universal Soldier" debuted in 1964, and was written and recorded by which of the following pacifistic Canadian singer-songwriters, before it was rerecorded by Donovan in 1965?

Answer: Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie wrote and recorded this song which was featured on her debut album "It's My Way" in 1964. The song was not a big hit until Donovan released in a year later. Sainte-Marie claimed the song was about individual responsibility for the Vietnam War.

The lyrics of the song have prompted many other artist to record it including Joan Baez, Glen Campbell, First Aid Kit and Chumbawamba.

2. "19" was hit for British Musician Paul Hardcastle in 1985. What is the number a reference to?

Answer: Average age of an American soldier when he went to Vietnam

In this hit by Paul Hardcastle, he claimed that 19 was the average age of a soldier on his first trip to Vietnam. It went into the effects of traumatic stress disorder on soldiers after they came home.

3. In 1965, the American rock group "The Byrds" released the song "Turn, Turn, Turn", the lyrics of which come almost completely from which Old Testament book of the Bible?

Answer: Book of Ecclesiastes

This song's lyrics are almost word for word from the Book of Ecclesiastes. Singer-songwriter Pete Seegar admits that, other than the refrain of " turn, turn, turn," that he wrote only six words of the song. These words can be found near the end of the song, after the lyric "a time for peace" he wrote the words "I swear it's not too late".

The song is usually recognized as a plea for world peace.

4. In 1982, which singer who sang about dueling with the devil, released the hit song "Still in Saigon" which told the story of a Vietnam War soldier suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?

Answer: Charlie Daniels

The Charlie Daniels Band released the song "Still in Saigon" on their album "Windows" (1982). The title is a reference to the fact the soldier still feels traps in Saigon, even though he is now back home. The lyrics bring forth some of the things many of the soldiers faced when they came home.

The lack of support by the government and the public accusing them of being baby killers are mentioned. These are things that many soldiers faced during Vietnam, Korea, and the wars in the Middle East.

5. Which song, performed by "Peter, Paul and Mary" in 1962, has a refrain that asks "When will they ever learn"?

Answer: Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

In 1955, singer-songwriter Pete Seeger wrote the first three verses of "Where Have All the Flowers Gone"? This very political song has been recorded by a plethora of singers that include Dolly Parton, Henry Belafonte, and Chris de Burgh. On August 9, 2009, at the funeral for Harry Patch, the last British solder of World War I, this was the song that was performed.

Its plea for peace and understanding is timeless.

6. "Coming Home" is a 2009 hit for which aptly named British group?

Answer: The Soldiers

"Coming Home" also known as "The Soldiers Song" is performed by the British group "The Soldiers". It is a plea for the safe return of all soldiers from all wars. This song is available by digital download only.

7. "Give Peace a Chance" performed by the Plastic Ono Band in 1969,was written by which of the following men?

Answer: John Lennon

"Give Peace a Chance"(1969) was the first album by the Plastic Ono Band, which consisted of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, Phil Spector and Keith Moon among others. The song attempted to show that no matter how different we are, that in the end, we are all the same.

It became the theme song for the "end the war now" movement that was very vocal at that time. The title of the song says it all.

8. In 1974, the British pop group," Paper Lace" released the anti-war song "Billy, Don't be a Hero". While many thought this song was written about the Vietnam war, it was actually about a different war. Can you guess which one?

Answer: American Civil War

When this song was released in 1974, it was immediately thought by many to be about the Vietnam conflict. The cover of the album shows the band dressed in soldiers outfits from the civil war. Also the song uses the term "soldier blues" which may or may not refer to the Union Army. The music video which was released in 1974 depicts the band performing in Union uniforms.

9. Singer-songwriter Phil Collins wrote many war protest songs including "Draft Dodger Rag", "The War is Over", and "I Ain't Marching Anymore" before succumbing to mental illness and suicide in 1976.

Answer: False

This is the description of Phil Ochs not Phil Collins. Ochs wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960's and released eight albums during his sing career. He was adamantly opposed to the war in Vietnam and spent much of his time performing at protest rallys of various sorts.

10. "Fortunate Son" was a song on the 1969 album "Willy and the Poor Boys" by which rock group led by John Fogerty?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

The song "Fortuante Son" by Creedance Clearwater Revival was a reference to the fact that the sons of the wealthy and influential would not be drafted and forced to go to war. These were the fortunate sons. This song can be heard on many different video games as well as in the movie "Forrest Gump" (1994).

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Little Boy Soldiers Trivia Quiz

The title of this quiz comes from a war protest song by the rock group "The Jam" (1979). This is a quiz on songs that protested war. Most were released in the 1960s and 1970s.

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