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Bob Dylan with Joan Baez

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1. When was Bob Dylan born?
   • 1940
   • 1941
   • 1951
   • 1963
   He was born in 1941.
2. What nationality is Bob Dylan?
   • American
   • Mexican
   • Austrian
   • English
   He was born in America and is therefore American.
   
3. Who was Robert Zimmerman?
   • Bob Dylan's father
   • Bob Dylan's brother
   • Bob Dylan
   • Bob Dylan's guitarist
   Bob Dylan used to be called Robert Zimmerman.
4. What musical style is the song Blowin’ in the Wind?
   • Rock and roll
   • Rock and folk
   • Rock and roll, and folk
   • Folk
   Blowin' in the wind is a folk song.
5. When was Like a Rolling Stonereleased?
   • 1941
   • 1963
   • 1965
   • 1966
   Like a Rolling Stone was released in 1965.
6. How did Bob Dylan break his neck?
   • He was performing
   • A motorcycle accident
   • A bicycle accident
   • He fell off the stage
   He broke his neck in a motorcycle accident.
   
7. When did Bob Dylan start touring again after his accident?
   • Several months later
   • 1966
   • 1974
   • 1988
   He started touring again in 1974.
8. What musical instrument doesn't Bob Dylan play on stage?
   • Guitar
   • Harmonica
   • Piano
   • Keyboard
   Bob Dylan plays the guitar, harmonica and keyboard. He doesn't play the piano.
9. What has Bob Dylan published 3 books about?
   • Painting and Drawing
   • Planning and Dreaming
   • Pushing and Draining
   • Fainting and Pouring
   He has published 3 books about painting and drawing.
10. How many concerts has Bob Dylan performed at on his current tour?
    • 1988
    • Less than 2300
    • Exactly 2300
    • Over 2300
    He has performed at more than 2300 concerts on his current tour.