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The Characters of Primus Trivia Quiz

The songs of Primus have introduced listeners to an interesting array of characters both real and imaginary. This quiz asks for the name of a character using clues from Primus lyrics.

A multiple-choice quiz by firemaple783. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
firemaple783

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,905

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
428

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 169 (14/15), Guest 136 (9/15), Guest 98 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who "took a belt, took a belt and hung himself"? Hint

Del Davis

Bob

Mr. Krinkle

Harold of the Rocks

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who burned down the Park Theater because he thought no one would mind? Hint

Renegade

The Dainty Bride

Natural Joe

The Heckler

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who prefers "Ham and egg salad on white bread" to keep him company on certain nights? Hint

Sgt. Pilcher

(My Friend) Fats

The Pressman

John the Fisherman

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which character is unable to come up with a rhyme for "eloquent?" Hint

Sathington Willoughby

The Pressman

Del Davis

Mr. Knowitall

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Question 5 of 15

5. What ill-fated character had "a Bocephus sticker on his 442"? Hint

Jerry (the Race Car Driver)

Del Davis

Bob

Renegade

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who emphasizes that "the grass is never greener on the other side"? Hint

John the Fisherman

Natural Joe

The Carpenter

The Heckler

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Question 7 of 15

7. What "Barkley County Prodigal Son" reassures us that "It's alright to fear the worm"? Hint

Professor Nutbutter

Sgt. Baker

Mud

The Carpenter

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Question 8 of 15

8. This character, whose team might move away, is often asked for an explanation. Who is it? Hint

The Pressman

Professor Nutbutter

Mrs. Blaileen

Mr. Krinkle

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Question 9 of 15

9. Of whom does Stan say: "This guy's pretty bizarre, Gus"? Hint

Harold of the Rocks

Electric Uncle Sam

Mud

Mr. Krinkle

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Question 10 of 15

10. Whose name is short for "Alowishus Devadander Abercrombie"? Hint

Bob

Jerry (the Race Car Driver)

(My Friend) Fats

Mud

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who states: "I'll run against the grain till the day I drop?" Hint

Bob

The Antipop

Renegade

The Carpenter

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which character, "with many a story to tell," narrates a saucy tale about an incident in O'Malley's Alley? Hint

The Pressman

Tommy the Cat

Professor Nutbutter

(My Friend) Fats

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Question 13 of 15

13. What Christmas tree salesman "represents the epitomized man"? Hint

Del Davis

(My Friend) Fats

Sgt. Pilcher

Bob

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Question 14 of 15

14. Whose mother tells him, "This is not the way life's supposed to be"? Hint

The Carpenter

John the Fisherman

Professor Nutbutter

Del Davis

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which character quotes the movie, "Full Metal Jacket"? Hint

Mud

The Heckler

Renegade

Sgt. Baker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who "took a belt, took a belt and hung himself"?

Answer: Bob

"Bob" is a song based on someone Les Claypool knew who committed suicide in his apartment.

2. Who burned down the Park Theater because he thought no one would mind?

Answer: Renegade

"The Chastizing of Renegade" tells the story of a boy named Renegade who frequently finds himself in legal trouble.

3. Who prefers "Ham and egg salad on white bread" to keep him company on certain nights?

Answer: The Pressman

"The Pressman" is a first-person account of a journalist's thoughts on his profession.

4. Which character is unable to come up with a rhyme for "eloquent?"

Answer: Mr. Knowitall

Mr. Knowitall's pompous tirade hits a stumbling block when he's forced to mumble "...and whatever rhymes with eloquent."

5. What ill-fated character had "a Bocephus sticker on his 442"?

Answer: Jerry (the Race Car Driver)

One of Primus's best-known songs, "Jerry Was A Race Car Driver" tells of an unsuccessful racer.

6. Who emphasizes that "the grass is never greener on the other side"?

Answer: The Carpenter

In "The Carpenter and the Dainty Bride," a jealous man warns his bride-to-be about being dissatisfied with her life.

7. What "Barkley County Prodigal Son" reassures us that "It's alright to fear the worm"?

Answer: Professor Nutbutter

"Professor Nutbutter's House of Treats" tells the story of a strange scientist devoted to making tasty snacks.

8. This character, whose team might move away, is often asked for an explanation. Who is it?

Answer: Mr. Krinkle

In "Mr. Krinkle," the protagonist repeatedly pleads "Come on Mr. Krinkle, tell me why."

9. Of whom does Stan say: "This guy's pretty bizarre, Gus"?

Answer: Harold of the Rocks

In "Harold of the Rocks," the speaker tells about a talkative acquaintance.

10. Whose name is short for "Alowishus Devadander Abercrombie"?

Answer: Mud

"My Name Is Mud" is a first-person account of a violent slacker's day-to-day life.

11. Who states: "I'll run against the grain till the day I drop?"

Answer: The Antipop

"The Antipop" is a first-person statement on the state of modern American media.

12. Which character, "with many a story to tell," narrates a saucy tale about an incident in O'Malley's Alley?

Answer: Tommy the Cat

Tommy the Cat, whose vocals were recorded by Tom Waits, is an amorous feline featured in one of Primus's most enduring songs.

13. What Christmas tree salesman "represents the epitomized man"?

Answer: Del Davis

"Del Davis' Tree Farm" tells the story of a hardworking tree salesman struggling to sell them all.

14. Whose mother tells him, "This is not the way life's supposed to be"?

Answer: John the Fisherman

"John the Fisherman" tells the story of a young man ruled and eventually claimed by the sea.

15. Which character quotes the movie, "Full Metal Jacket"?

Answer: Sgt. Baker

Sgt. Baker paraphrases an infamous drill sergeant insult from "Full Metal Jacket" involving steers and the state of Texas.

Source: Author firemaple783

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