Hotel California Lyrics Quiz!
Do you love the song Hotel California by the Eagles? See how well you really know this legendary song!
- 1.
Which is the correct first line to the song?
- A.
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
- B.
On a bright desert highway, warm wind in my hair
- C.
On a long desert highway, warm wind in my hair
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hairExplanation
The correct first line to the song is "On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair." This line sets the scene and creates a sense of mystery and intrigue with the mention of a dark desert highway. The mention of a cool wind in the hair adds to the atmospheric description and helps to establish the mood of the song.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The second line mentions the Spanish term "colitas," which translates to "little tails".. what is this meant to mean?
- A.
Exactly what the word means, "little tails", duh
- B.
It's referencing a kind of food that is fried and extremely pungent
- C.
It's referencing marijuana
- D.
It's referencing female butts
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. It's referencing marijuanaExplanation
The correct answer is "It's referencing marijuana." The mention of the Spanish term "colitas" in the second line suggests that it is referring to marijuana. "Colitas" is a slang term commonly used to refer to the buds or small tails of the cannabis plant, which are often smoked for recreational purposes.Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to the first verse, why did the he have to stop for the night?
- A.
He was inebriated
- B.
He was sleepy
- C.
He was blind
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. He was sleepyExplanation
The correct answer is "He was sleepy." This can be inferred from the information provided in the first verse, which suggests that the person had to stop for the night due to feeling tired and in need of rest. The other options, being inebriated or blind, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the reason for stopping.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Finish this line: "There she stood in the doorway, I heard _________________"
- A.
..someone fell
- B.
..the mission bell
- C.
..her say hello
- D.
..her scream and yell
Correct Answer
B. ..the mission bellExplanation
The correct answer is "..the mission bell." This answer suggests that when the person stood in the doorway, the speaker heard the sound of a mission bell. This implies that the person standing in the doorway may be in a church or a place where mission bells are present.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where did he hear voices?
- A.
In his head
- B.
Down the corridor
- C.
In the desert
- D.
Coming from the kitchen
Correct Answer
B. Down the corridorExplanation
The correct answer is "Down the corridor" because the question asks where he heard voices, and out of the given options, "Down the corridor" is the most likely location for hearing voices. The other options, such as "In his head," "In the desert," and "Coming from the kitchen," do not provide a logical or plausible explanation for hearing voices.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Fill in the blank: "Welcome to the Hotel California, such a _______ place"
- A.
Lonely
- B.
Scary
- C.
Crazy
- D.
Lovely
Correct Answer
D. LovelyExplanation
The blank in the sentence is describing the Hotel California as a place that is "lovely." This suggests that the hotel is pleasant, beautiful, or enjoyable. The word "lovely" conveys a positive and appealing atmosphere, which contrasts with the potential negative connotations that the other options (lonely, scary, and crazy) might imply.Rate this question:
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- 7.
According to the chorus, how much room is in the Hotel California?
- A.
Very little room
- B.
No room
- C.
Not enough
- D.
Plenty of room
Correct Answer
D. Plenty of roomExplanation
The correct answer is "Plenty of room." This is indicated by the phrase "Plenty of room at the Hotel California" in the lyrics of the song. The chorus suggests that there is ample space available at the hotel, implying that it is not crowded or lacking in accommodation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who did he call up to bring him some wine?
- A.
The captain
- B.
The waitress
- C.
The owner
- D.
The pilot
- E.
The cat
Correct Answer
A. The captainExplanation
The correct answer is the captain because when someone calls up another person, it usually means they are making a phone call. Since the other options (waitress, owner, pilot, cat) are not typically associated with making phone calls, it can be inferred that the person called the captain to bring him some wine.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Fill in the blank: "How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer _______"
- A.
Sway
- B.
Spin
- C.
Sweat
- D.
Love
Correct Answer
C. SweatExplanation
The correct answer is "sweat." This is because the sentence is describing how people dance in the courtyard during the summer, indicating that it is hot and they are likely to sweat. The other options, sway, spin, and love, do not directly relate to the physical activity of dancing in a hot environment.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was the last thing he remembered?
- A.
Breaking it down on the floor
- B.
Running for the door
- C.
Calling for more wine
- D.
Falling to the floor
Correct Answer
B. Running for the doorExplanation
The correct answer is "Running for the door." This suggests that the person's memory ends at the moment they were running towards the door. It implies that something significant or unexpected happened after this point, causing them to lose their memory of events that occurred afterwards.Rate this question:
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