Break On Through To The Other Side Of Our Quiz About The Doors

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The Doors' debut in the rock world ushered in not just a series of chart-topping songs, but also something larger — a new and more intimate connection between artists and their audience. 

Refusing to be simple entertainers, the Los Angeles foursome aggressively addressed, inspired, and challenged their audiences to explore dark themes while other bands sang about love and happiness. 

Though they have spawned a slew of imitators, no band can ever replace The Doors. How much do you know one of the most culturally influential bands in the whole world? Take our quiz to find out! And as Jim Morrison sang: "no one here gets out alive."


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The Doors Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Directed by Oliver Stone, the 1991 film The Doors portrayed Morrison as the rebellious 1960s rock 'n roll icon that he was. What actor portrayed Morrison?

  • A
    Tom Skerrit
  • B
    Anthony Edwards
  • C
    Kurt Russell
  • D
    Val Kilmer

Question 2

Which classic anti-war film featured The Doors song "The End"?

  • A
    Full Metal Jacket
  • B
    Thin Red Line
  • C
    Apocalypse Now
  • D
    Jarhead

Question 3

L.A. Woman has been characterized as Morrison's last farewell to Los Angeles before his relocation to Paris. The song's lyrics are inspired by what book?

  • A
    The City and the Pillar
  • B
    The Front Runner
  • C
    City of Night
  • D
    Dancer from the Dance

Question 4

In what became a symbol of Jim Morrison himself, what iconic lyric was famously featured in The Doors song "L.A. Woman"?

  • A
    Dionysus
  • B
    Erotic Politican
  • C
    Mr. Mojo Risin'
  • D
    The Lizard King

Question 5

What previously unreleased performance piece became famous when it was included on Absolutely Live, the first live album by The Doors?

  • A
    "The Crystal Ship"
  • B
    "Alabama Song"
  • C
    "When The Music's Over"
  • D
    "Celebration of the Lizard"

Question 6

Since Jim Morrison's death, his popularity has persisted as one of pop culture's most defiant personalities, often symbolizing the counterculture movement. When did he die?

  • A
    1971
  • B
    1973
  • C
    1977
  • D
    1980

Question 7

Which of the following was the last song released by The Doors before Jim Morrison's death?

  • A
    "Love her Madly"
  • B
    "Light My Fire"
  • C
    "Riders on the Storm"
  • D
    "Roadhouse Blues"

Question 8

What of the following Doors tracks was widely seen as Jim Morrison's response to the Vietnam War?

  • A
    "L'America"
  • B
    "The End"
  • C
    "Peace Frog"
  • D
    "The Unknown Soldier"

Question 9

Name the last album by The Doors in which Jim Morrison recites spoken-word poetry.

  • A
    Full Circle
  • B
    Other Voices
  • C
    The Soft Parade
  • D
    An American Prayer

Question 10

A member of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger wrote all but which of these songs?

  • A
    "Love Her Madly"
  • B
    "Love Me Two Times"
  • C
    "Soft Parade"
  • D
    "Light My Fire"

Question 11

With a reputation as a literary person and a deep-thinker, from where did Jim Morrison borrow the name "The Doors" for his band?

  • A
    A Hunter S. Thompson book
  • B
    A jazz song
  • C
    A George Orwell book
  • D
    An Aldous Huxley book

Question 12

Released in 1970 by Electra Records, what was the name the first Doors compilation album?

  • A
    13
  • B
    The Best of The Doors
  • C
    A Collection
  • D
    The Singles

Question 13

Doors' keyboardist Ray Manzarek performed the final version of which of these songs on a harpsichord?

  • A
    "Love Street"
  • B
    "Hello, I Love You"
  • C
    "Light My Fire"
  • D
    "Love Me Two Times"

Question 14

The Doors were always at the forefront of the battle between art and selling out. Which other Doors member stood against commercialization besides Jim Morrison?

  • A
    John Densmore
  • B
    Ray Manzarek
  • C
    Robby Krieger
  • D
    Morrison was the only one

Question 15

The Doors divided Morrison Hotel into two distinct sides, each with a different name. What was Side A called?

  • A
    "Queen of the Highway"
  • B
    "The Doors of Perception"
  • C
    "Blues"
  • D
    "Hard Rock Cafe"

Question 16

What did Krieger and Manzarek call their band after court disputes in the early 200s erupted over the name "The Doors of the 21st Century?"

  • A
    Manzarek-Krieger United
  • B
    Doors Of Truth
  • C
    Morrison's Legacy
  • D
    Manzarek-Krieger

Question 17

During the recording of what song did Paul Rothchild, The Doors' producer, resign, describing the tune as "cocktail lounge music?"

  • A
    "The Crystal Ship"
  • B
    "Love Her Madly"
  • C
    "Break On Through"
  • D
    "Tell All the People"

Question 18

What famous jazz musician was featured on The Doors' song "Touch Me?"

  • A
    Curtis Amy
  • B
    Carmell Jones
  • C
    Dupree Bolton
  • D
    Frank Butler

Question 19

Ray Manzarek is most famous for being a member of the Doors. What other band did he co-found in 1977?

  • A
    Nite City
  • B
    The Psychedelic Rangers
  • C
    Silverhead
  • D
    Rick & the Ravens

Question 20

What car company offered The Doors $75,000 in 1968 to use their song "Light My Fire" in one of their commercials?

  • A
    Chevrolet
  • B
    Buick
  • C
    Dodge
  • D
    Cadillac

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