Who Or What Is Mr. Bojangles?

Reviewed by Editorial Team

The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Afton

Afton

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 93 | Total Attempts: 132,750

| Attempts: 234

Questions

Feedback

During the Quiz End of Quiz

Difficulty

Easy First Hard First Sequential

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

1/10 Questions

Where did Mr. Bojangles ORIGINALLY come from?
- A rap song from the 2000's
- A fast food restaurant
- A song originally written by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968
- A song written by Sammy Davis Jr.
- A movie about a serial killer

About This Quiz

Do you know if Mr. Bojangles is a person, place or thing? What do you know about the origin? Take this quiz and find out what you REALLY know about Mr. Bojangles, and no, we're not talking about food!

2.

What inspired Mr. Bojangles and how did this come about?
- The Ying-Yang twins came up with this song after eating at Bojangles one night
- This was the songwriter's nickname
- The fast food restaurant
- The songwriter wrote this song after an encounter with a street performer in jail
- Famous stage and movie personality Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
Correct Answer

A. The songwriter wrote this song after an encounter with a street performer in jail

Explanation

The correct answer is that the songwriter wrote this song after an encounter with a street performer in jail. This suggests that the inspiration for the song "Mr. Bojangles" came from a personal experience the songwriter had while being incarcerated.

Rate this question:
3.

Besides Jerry Jeff Walker, which other artist/band that performed this song, reached the charts?
- Bobby Cole
- JJ Cale
- Dennis Brown
- Garth Brooks
- The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Correct Answer

A. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Explanation

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is the correct answer because they also reached the charts with their performance of the song, besides Jerry Jeff Walker.

Rate this question:
4.

Jerry Jeff Walker met the real Mr. Bojangles in jail in 68'. What was his (Mr. Bojangles) occupation before coming into jail?
- He was homeless with no job
- He was a janitor
- He was also a singer/songwriter
- He was a dentist
- He was a police officer
Correct Answer

A. He was homeless with no job
5.

Why did this homeless man who inspired this song call himself Mr. Bojangles?
- He was drunk one night and just started calling himself that
- He was hiding from the police
- He loved their food
- His last name sounded like Bojangles
- He almost died from food poisoning from the restaurant
Correct Answer

A. He was hiding from the police

Explanation

The homeless man who inspired the song called himself Mr. Bojangles because he was hiding from the police. This suggests that he adopted the name as a way to conceal his true identity and avoid being caught by law enforcement.

Rate this question:
6.

Which comedic show did this song appear on?
- Mike and Molly
- Meet the Browns
- American Dad
- The Simpsons
- Family Guy
Correct Answer

A. The Simpsons

Explanation

The correct answer is The Simpsons because this long-running animated sitcom has featured numerous comedic songs throughout its many seasons. The show is known for its satirical humor and musical elements, often incorporating catchy tunes into its episodes. The Simpsons has become iconic for its cultural references, witty writing, and memorable characters, making it a beloved comedic show for audiences worldwide.

Rate this question:
7.

Which three countries, besides the U.S., did Mr. Bojangles become very popular in?
- France and Italy
- Canada and Netherlands
- Netherlands and New Zealand
- Canada and New Zealand
- Africa and England
Correct Answer

A. Canada and Netherlands

Explanation

Mr. Bojangles became very popular in Canada and the Netherlands, besides the U.S. This implies that his fame extended beyond his home country to these two specific countries.

Rate this question:
8.

What number was the song "Mr. Bojangles" on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart?
- Two
- Five
- One
- Eighteen
- Nine
Correct Answer

A. Nine

Explanation

The song "Mr. Bojangles" was ranked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart.

Rate this question:
9.

This song has been re-made by roughly how many bands/artists?
- 500
- 20
- 50
- 100
- 10
Correct Answer

A. 50

Explanation

This song has been re-made by 50 bands/artists.

Rate this question:
10.

Jim Carrey performed this song in what movie?
- Copper Mountain
- The Mask
- Liar, Liar
- Yes Man
- Dumb and Dumber
Correct Answer

A. Copper Mountain