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Peter Gabriel Music Trivia Quiz

Lyrics and questions about Peter Gabriel songs, after he left Genesis and went solo. Pretty straightforward and simple if you are a Peter Gabriel fan.

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

Author
cwireland

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1280

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (7/10), Guest 68 (5/10), Guest 2 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'My parties all have big names, and I greet them with the widest smile.' What song would you find these lyrics in? Hint

'Sledgehammer'

'Biko'

'Big Time'

'In Your Eyes'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Peter Gabriel song deals with the inner thoughts of an assassin's mind? Hint

'Intruder'

'I Don't Remember'

'Family Snapshot'

'Humdrum'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Peter Gabriel song is dedicated to noted poet Anne Sexton, who committed suicide? Hint

'Kiss of Life'

'Mercy Street'

'I Have the Touch'

'Secret World'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of Peter Gabriel's songs deals with the pressures of an unemployed man trying to find a job and support his family? Hint

'D.I.Y.'

'Don't Give Up'

'The Family and the Fishing Net'

'Shock the Monkey'

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Empty my mind -- I find it hard to cope, Listen to my heart -- don't need no stethoscope.' Which Peter Gabriel song do these lyrics come from? Hint

'Humdrum'

'Biko'

'Digging in the Dirt'

'Games Without Frontiers'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of Peter Gabriel's songs gives a dim view toward the social behavior of creating cliques? Hint

'No Self Control'

'Not One of Us'

'Perspective'

'Come Talk to Me'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Peter Gabriel song features a video with a train coming out of Pete's mouth? Hint

'Sledgehammer'

'San Jacinto'

'Don't Give Up'

'Big Time'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Youssou N'Dour provided back-up vocals on which song on Peter Gabriel's album 'So'? Hint

'Mercy Street'

'This is the Picture'

'Big Time'

'In Your Eyes'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Peter Gabriel album listed below does NOT feature a head shot of Pete? Hint

'Peter Gabriel Plays Live'

'So'

'Secret World Live'

'Shaking the Tree'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Peter Gabriel's first four albums are simply named after him. Each of the first four albums has another word associated with the album title. Which word listed below is NOT one of them? Hint

Security

Dog

Car

Scratch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'My parties all have big names, and I greet them with the widest smile.' What song would you find these lyrics in?

Answer: 'Big Time'

From the album 'So'.

2. Which Peter Gabriel song deals with the inner thoughts of an assassin's mind?

Answer: 'Family Snapshot'

Interesting song ... sounds an awful lot like a description of the JFK assassination.

3. Which Peter Gabriel song is dedicated to noted poet Anne Sexton, who committed suicide?

Answer: 'Mercy Street'

Anne Sexton's first book of poetry, 'To Bedlam and Part Way Back' (1960), examines her mental breakdowns and recoveries.

4. Which of Peter Gabriel's songs deals with the pressures of an unemployed man trying to find a job and support his family?

Answer: 'Don't Give Up'

Peter Gabriel sang this song as a duet with Kate Bush.

5. 'Empty my mind -- I find it hard to cope, Listen to my heart -- don't need no stethoscope.' Which Peter Gabriel song do these lyrics come from?

Answer: 'Humdrum'

From the album 'Peter Gabriel'.

6. Which of Peter Gabriel's songs gives a dim view toward the social behavior of creating cliques?

Answer: 'Not One of Us'

'There's safety in numbers, When you learn to divide, How can we be in, If there is no outside.' Great lyrics, huh?

7. What Peter Gabriel song features a video with a train coming out of Pete's mouth?

Answer: 'Sledgehammer'

During the lyrics, 'You could have a steam train if you'd just lay down your tracks'.

8. Youssou N'Dour provided back-up vocals on which song on Peter Gabriel's album 'So'?

Answer: 'In Your Eyes'

His vocals come out best at the end of the song.

9. Which Peter Gabriel album listed below does NOT feature a head shot of Pete?

Answer: 'Secret World Live'

'Secret World Live' features a hand holding a telephone receiver.

10. Peter Gabriel's first four albums are simply named after him. Each of the first four albums has another word associated with the album title. Which word listed below is NOT one of them?

Answer: Dog

Peter Gabriel 1 - Car. Peter Gabriel 2 - Scratch. Peter Gabriel 3 - Melt. Peter Gabriel 4 - Security.

Source: Author cwireland

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