Quiz: How much do you know about Bob Dylan?

You’ve probably heard Bob Dylan’s name mentioned as one of the greatest artists of all time, but how much do you really know about the folk-rock legend? With the recent release of the biopic film A Complete Unknown, it’s about time you get clued up about this songwriting icon! Test your knowledge now with our Bob Dylan quiz!

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

How many studio albums has Bob Dylan released?

A: 12 B: 40 C: 20 D: 58

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

Who was Bob Dylan’s biggest influence when he started out?

A: Woody Guthrie B: Elvis Presley C: Taylor Swift D: Nina Simone

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

What decade did Dylan rise to fame in?

A: 1960s B: 1970s C: 1980s D: 1990s

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

Which female folk artist did Dylan most prolifically sing and tour with often?

A: Joni Mitchell B: Joan Baez C: Dusty Springfield D: Diana Ross

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

What star sign is Bob Dylan?

A: Gemini B: Sagitarius C: Libra D: Capricorn

Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

Which one of these tracks isn’t a Bob Dylan song?

A: “The Times They Are a-Changin’” B: “Blowin’ in the Wind” C: “It Ain’t Me Babe” D: “Tappin Through The Streets”

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

Who plays Dylan in A Complete Unknown, the biopic about his life?

A: Timothée Chalamet B: Barry Keoghan C: Jacob Elordi D: Paul Mescal

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

Complete the lyrics of one of the famous Bob Dylan songs: “How many roads must…”

A: “She run away on” B: “Lead to the end” C: “Cars speed away” D: “A man walk down”

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

Where did Bob Dylan live during his rise to stardom?

A: London B: Paris C: New York D: Los Angeles

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

What did Bob Dylan do that caused such controversy at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965?

A: He didn’t show up B: He played rock n’ roll music with a full band C: He swore at the audience D: He sung someone else’s songs

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