Do You Know At Folsom Prison?
Johnny Cash is one of the greatest country musicians, and his album At Folsom Prison is one of the best known albums in the world. Try this quiz and find out how much you really know about this country music gem.
- 1.
How many albums were released by Johnny Cash before this one?
- A.
20
- B.
17
- C.
26
- D.
23
Correct Answer
C. 26Explanation
The answer to the question is 26 because it is stated that this album is released before the current one, implying that there have been 26 albums released by Johnny Cash prior to this one.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In the song "At Folsom Prison", what did narrator do, which led him to be imprisioned?
- A.
He robbed a bank
- B.
He shot a man
- C.
He raped a woman
- D.
He did financial fraud
Correct Answer
B. He shot a manExplanation
In the song "At Folsom Prison," the narrator is imprisoned because he shot a man. This act of violence resulted in his incarceration.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many songs were written completely by Cash?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
7
Correct Answer
A. 3Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because it is stated that Cash wrote "completely" by himself. This implies that he did not collaborate with anyone else in writing these songs.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many songs feature June Carter?
- A.
4
- B.
7
- C.
2
- D.
1
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- 5.
Which song was written by Merle Davis?
- A.
The Wall
- B.
I Got Stripes
- C.
Greystone Chapel
- D.
Dark as the Dungeon
Correct Answer
D. Dark as the DungeonExplanation
Merle Davis is credited with writing the song "Dark as the Dungeon".Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many songs are included on the side 2 of the album?
- A.
9
- B.
7
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
A. 9Explanation
The correct answer is 9. This implies that there are a total of 9 songs included on side 2 of the album.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When was his album released?
- A.
1969
- B.
1972
- C.
1963
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
D. 1968Explanation
The correct answer is 1968. This implies that the album in question was released in the year 1968.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which song talks about "fire" going out of the marriage?
- A.
Send a Picture of Mother
- B.
Cocaine Blues
- C.
Jackson
- D.
The Wall
Correct Answer
C. JacksonExplanation
The song "Jackson" talks about a couple whose marriage is falling apart and the fire in their relationship is going out. The lyrics depict a troubled relationship where the couple is constantly arguing and struggling to find common ground. The mention of "fire" going out symbolizes the loss of passion and love in their marriage.Rate this question:
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