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Quiz about Bleeding Gums Murphy Lisas Inspiration

Bleeding Gums Murphy, Lisa's Inspiration! Quiz

Sometimes somebody relies on another for help, Lisa relies on a local musician, Murphy.

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

Author
Lagunathemoron

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
148,094

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2003

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What sort of music is Murphy associated with? Hint

Rock

Classical

Rap

Jazz

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "Moaning Lisa", which bar did Murphy play in? Hint

The Jazz Hole

Moe's Tavern

The Blues Sisters

KBBL Rock Station Tavern

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the title of Murphy's only released album? Hint

"The Joy of Sax"

"Sax and Secrets"

"Sax On The Beach"

"Sax In The City"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who provided the voice of Bleeding Gums Murphy? Hint

Jim Varney

Ron Taylor

Barry White

Phil Hartman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Murphy's younger brother? Hint

Louis

Barney

Dr. Hibbert

Carl

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where does Murphy's other younger brother work? Hint

Springfield Orphanage

Shelbyville University

Springfield University

Shelbyville Orphanage

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Question 7 of 10

7. From whom did Murphy learn his craft? Hint

Michael Jackson

Freddy Elliot

Willie Witherspoon

Marshall Yates

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Question 8 of 10

8. How much did Murphy spend a day on his Faberg� Egg habit? Hint

$2000

$500

$1500

$1000

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Question 9 of 10

9. Murphy appeared on Lisa's creative patch on the family quilt.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, which episode saw the death of Murphy? Hint

"'Round Springfield"

"Moaning Lisa"

"Lisa's Sax"

"The Call Of The Simpsons"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What sort of music is Murphy associated with?

Answer: Jazz

Murphy is a jazz musician. When he is in hospital in "'Round Springfield", he gives Lisa his saxophone for the school concert.

2. In "Moaning Lisa", which bar did Murphy play in?

Answer: The Jazz Hole

Murphy usually plays around the streets of Springfield.

3. What is the title of Murphy's only released album?

Answer: "Sax On The Beach"

Murphy only released one jazz album and is very rare. Once he died, Comic Book Guy raised the price of the copy he was selling.

4. Who provided the voice of Bleeding Gums Murphy?

Answer: Ron Taylor

Ron Taylor appeared in many movies and televisions shows. Taylor sadly died in 2002.

5. Who is Murphy's younger brother?

Answer: Dr. Hibbert

Before Murphy died, he told Lisa he has a younger brother who became a doctor. Dr. Hibbert comforted him and told him he has a brother who became a jazz musician. I wish the producers came up with a tearful reunion before Murphy died.

6. Where does Murphy's other younger brother work?

Answer: Shelbyville Orphanage

Homer Simpson found Murphy's brother at the Shelbyville Orphanage when he was searching for his own brother.

7. From whom did Murphy learn his craft?

Answer: Willie Witherspoon

Murphy says he learned his craft at the feet of Blind Willie Witherspoon.

8. How much did Murphy spend a day on his Faberg� Egg habit?

Answer: $1500

Murphy wasted all his money he earned from his album on the eggs.

9. Murphy appeared on Lisa's creative patch on the family quilt.

Answer: True

Both Murphy and Mr. Largo, Lisa's teacher provided inspiration for Lisa's music.

10. Finally, which episode saw the death of Murphy?

Answer: "'Round Springfield"

After Bart is rushed to hospital, Lisa pays him a visit and finds Murphy. She talks to him and he gives her his sax. After the concert, Lisa finds out that Murphy passed away. Lisa attended his funeral and nobody else turned up, so she set out to spread the word of Murphy's work.

Source: Author Lagunathemoron

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