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1. In the song "Rigs of the Time", what is all out of fashion?
2. The song "Jordan" is probably about the river of that name, although the song manages to contradict that in the lyrics. What does John Bull come a calling with?
3. In the shanty "Across the Line", the sailor courts his sweetheart under "Kaori trees". The song also mentions the places "Port Cooper", "Dusky Sound" and "Tom Kane Bay". Based on these names, where is the likeliest source of this version?
4. In "London Town", what is NOT one of the things the man swipes from his sleeping companion?
5. What is the name of the woman in the song "Courting too Slow"?
6. In the song, "Death and the Lady", which of the following does NOT form part of the description of Death?
7. In the song "Flash Company", what does the singer offer in remembrance?
8. The song of a bird echoed around the grove in the song "One May Morning Early". Which avian was providing the musical accompaniment?
9. In "The Outlandish Knight", who lies to deceive the lady's father?
10. Where does the singer want to get back to, in the shanty "Fire Marengo"?
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