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Tom Lehrer Multiple Choice Quiz | 10 Questions

In case you're sick and tired of Weird Al Yankovic quizzes, here's one on 50's satirist Tom Lehrer. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by YowYow. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
YowYow

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
35,730

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1321

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tom wrote a dainty, non-violent fight song for which college? Hint

Harvard

Yale

Princeton

Stanford

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Question 2 of 10

2. In his hunting song, what does Tom tie to his fender? Hint

A ten-point buck riddled with machine gun bullets

a hamburger (he got lazy and just wanted the meat)

his lawyer

Two Game Wardens, Seven Hunters, and a Cow

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Question 3 of 10

3. In his song, 'My Hometown', Tom mentions the 'fellow... that taught our Sunday School... and the kindly Parson Brown'. What did they do? Hint

He doesn't say

Throw non-believers off buildings

Run a cocaine-selling business

Sacrifice virgins

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these styles does Tom NOT use in an attempt to change the old standard folk song, 'Clementine'? Hint

Cole Porter

Some of the 'cool jazz' of the era

Gilbert and Sullivan

Elvis Presley

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Question 5 of 10

5. From what object did Tom drink wine in the song 'Weinerschnizel Waltz'? Hint

A bottle

An urn

A shoe

A chamber pot (well, he was snackered)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Tom 'get it' from? Hint

Kim

Jennifer

Agnes

Tanya

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these does he NOT parody in 'Christmas Carol'? Hint

'Angels we Have Heard on High'

'Hark the Herald Angels Sing'

'Away in a Manger'

'God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen'

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Question 8 of 10

8. What metaphor does Tom use to describe life in 'Bright College Days'? Hint

mirror

machine gun

cow

razor blade

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the 'Old Dope Peddler'? Hint

A moron selling old telephones

Literally, a dope seller

aAdrunkard trying to sell his own bodily functions in a jar

Someone trying to sell Ford Edsels

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Question 10 of 10

10. What animal is the unfortunate victim of Tom's malicious intent? Hint

pigeon

dog

cricket

cat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tom wrote a dainty, non-violent fight song for which college?

Answer: Harvard

'Fight fiercely, Harvard, fight fight fight, impress them with our prowess, do... Oh how we'll celebrate our victory, we shall invite the whole team out for tea, how jolly!' -Tom Lehrer

2. In his hunting song, what does Tom tie to his fender?

Answer: Two Game Wardens, Seven Hunters, and a Cow

'I tied them to my fender, and I drove them home somehow, two game wardens, seven hunters, and a cow.'

3. In his song, 'My Hometown', Tom mentions the 'fellow... that taught our Sunday School... and the kindly Parson Brown'. What did they do?

Answer: He doesn't say

'That fellow was no fool who taught our Sunday school, and neither was the kindly Parson Brown... you know, I'd better leave this part out just to be on the safe side, in my hometown...' -Tom Lehrer

4. Which of these styles does Tom NOT use in an attempt to change the old standard folk song, 'Clementine'?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis, of course, was not quite around yet when he attempted his experiment...

5. From what object did Tom drink wine in the song 'Weinerschnizel Waltz'?

Answer: A shoe

'I drank some champagne from your shoe, la-da-da... little did I know as I raised that cup, it took three bottles to fill the thing up...' -Tom Lehrer

6. Who did Tom 'get it' from?

Answer: Agnes

'I got it from Agnes, she got it from Jim, we all agree it must have been Louise who gave it to him...' -Tom Lehrer

7. Which of these does he NOT parody in 'Christmas Carol'?

Answer: 'Away in a Manger'

'Hark the herald tribune sings, advertising wonderous things... God rest ye merry merchants, may ye make the yuletide pay... Angels we have heard on high, tell us to go out and BUY...' -Tom Lehrer

8. What metaphor does Tom use to describe life in 'Bright College Days'?

Answer: razor blade

'Soon we will be sliding down the razor blade of life... eww...' -Tom Lehrer

9. Who is the 'Old Dope Peddler'?

Answer: Literally, a dope seller

'It's the old dope peddler, with his powdered happiness.' -Tom Lehrer

10. What animal is the unfortunate victim of Tom's malicious intent?

Answer: pigeon

'So, if Sunday you're free, why don't you go with me, and we'll poison the pigeons in the park?' -Tom Lehrer For the sake of more Lehrer lyrics, feel free to e-mail me, or better yet, buy the box set, 'Remains of Tom Lehrer'.

Source: Author YowYow

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