Break On Through To The Other Side Of Our Quiz About The Doors
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The Doors had a revolutionary effect not just on pop music, but also on culture, with their seductive, genre-blending sound, challenging lyrics, and the hypnotic force of Jim Morrison's poetry and presence. How much do you know one of the world's most controversial bands? Find out with our quiz!
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?
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ATom Skerrit
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BAnthony Edwards
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CKurt Russell
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DVal Kilmer
Val Kilmer
<i>The Doors</i> is a 1991 biographical film directed by Oliver Stone, with Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison, the lead singer and songwriter of the Doors. Meg Ryan portrayed his girlfriend Pamela Courson.
Question 2
Which classic anti-war film featured The Doors song "The End"?
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AFull Metal Jacket
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BThin Red Line
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CApocalypse Now
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DJarhead
<i>Apocalypse Now</i>
Lead vocalist Jim Morrison originally wrote the lyrics to "The End" about his breakup with his girlfriend Mary Werbelow, but it developed into a much lengthier song over months of performances at the Whiskey a Go-Go. "The End" was featured in both the opening and closing sequences of Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film <i>Apocalypse Now</i>.
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?
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AThe City and the Pillar
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BThe Front Runner
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CCity of Night
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DDancer from the Dance
<i>City of Night</i>
The lyircs to "L.A. Woman" are inspired by John Rechy's 1963 transgressive book <i>City of Night</i>, praised by James Baldwin. The track's title is a metaphor, referring to Los Angeles as a lady.
Question 4
In what became a symbol of Jim Morrison himself, what iconic lyric was famously featured in The Doors song "L.A. Woman"?
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ADionysus
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BErotic Politican
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CMr. Mojo Risin'
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DThe Lizard King
Mr. Mojo Risin'
It was soon discovered that "Mr. Mojo Risin" was an anagram of Jim Morrison's name. Morrison thought, or at the very least claimed, that he might be reborn and return as Mr. Mojo Risin, which explains why the phrase is repeated multiple times during "L.A. Woman."
Question 5
What previously unreleased performance piece became famous when it was included on Absolutely Live, the first live album by The Doors?
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A"The Crystal Ship"
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B"Alabama Song"
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C"When The Music's Over"
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D"Celebration of the Lizard"
"Celebration of the Lizard"
"Celebration of the Lizard" is a performance piece written by Jim Morrison, composed in the form of a series of poems, and incorporating musical parts and spoken verses. The piece was performed at many Doors concerts and was included on the band's 1970 live album <i>Absolutely Live</i>.
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?
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A1971
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B1973
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C1977
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D1980
1971
On July 3, 1971, 27-year-old Morrison was found dead in the bathtub of his Paris apartment. The official report stated that his cause of death was heart failure — although many fans claim he died from an accidental heroin overdose.
Question 7
Which of the following was the last song released by The Doors before Jim Morrison's death?
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A"Love her Madly"
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B"Light My Fire"
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C"Riders on the Storm"
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D"Roadhouse Blues"
"Riders on the Storm"
"Riders on the Storm" was recorded in December 1970 at the Doors Workshop with the help of Bruce Botnick. Morrison began by recording his primary voice and then whispering the words over them to create an echo sound. It was the Doors' last song to be recorded by all four members, as well as Morrison's final song to be released in his lifetime.
Question 8
What of the following Doors tracks was widely seen as Jim Morrison's response to the Vietnam War?
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A"L'America"
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B"The End"
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C"Peace Frog"
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D"The Unknown Soldier"
"The Unknown Soldier"
"The Unknown Soldier" was the first single from The Doors 1968 album <i>Waiting for the Sun</i>. It also spawned one of the band's few creative music videos. Morrison wrote the song in response to the Vietnam War and the way the war was being presented in the media at the time.
Question 9
Name the last album by The Doors in which Jim Morrison recites spoken-word poetry.
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AFull Circle
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BOther Voices
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CThe Soft Parade
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DAn American Prayer
<i>An American Prayer</i>
<i>An American Prayer</i> is the Doors' eighth and last studio album. Following Jim Morrison's death and the band's disbandment, The Doors' remaining members reconvened to put some of Morrison's spoken word recordings to music.
Question 10
A member of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger wrote all but which of these songs?
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A"Love Her Madly"
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B"Love Me Two Times"
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C"Soft Parade"
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D"Light My Fire"
"Soft Parade"
Robby Krieger authored the Doors' greatest singles, including "Light My Fire," "Love Me Two Times," "Touch Me," and "Love Her Madly" — but not "Soft Parade," which was written by Morrison.
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?
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AA Hunter S. Thompson book
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BA jazz song
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CA George Orwell book
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DAn Aldous Huxley book
An Aldous Huxley book
Morrison selected the band's name after reading Aldous Huxley's <i>The Doors of Perception</i>, whose name was in turn inspired by a passage from William Blake's book "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell." The quote follows: "If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern.”
Question 12
Released in 1970 by Electra Records, what was the name the first Doors compilation album?
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A13
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BThe Best of The Doors
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CA Collection
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DThe Singles
<i>13</i>
<i>13</i> is the Doors' first complication album, released on November 30, 1970 by Elektra Records. The title alludes to the thirteen tunes included, which spanned the band's five studio albums. It's the band's only compilation album to have been published during Jim Morrison's lifetime.
Question 13
Doors' keyboardist Ray Manzarek performed the final version of which of these songs on a harpsichord?
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A"Love Street"
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B"Hello, I Love You"
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C"Light My Fire"
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D"Love Me Two Times"
"Love Me Two Times"
Ray Manzarek, the Doors' keyboardist, performed the final version of "Love Me Two Times" on a harpsichord, not a clavichord, as has been often misreported. Manzarek characterized the instrument as "a very beautiful instrument that is not usually associated with rock and roll."
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?
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AJohn Densmore
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BRay Manzarek
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CRobby Krieger
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DMorrison was the only one
John Densmore
John Densmore is well-known for his long-standing and adamant resistance to licensing The Doors music, particularly after Jim Morrison's death. He even took issue with Manzarek and Krieger touring as "The Doors of the Twenty-First Century."
Question 15
The Doors divided Morrison Hotel into two distinct sides, each with a different name. What was Side A called?
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A"Queen of the Highway"
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B"The Doors of Perception"
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C"Blues"
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D"Hard Rock Cafe"
"Hard Rock Cafe"
Morrison Hotel is The Doors' fifth studio album, released in 1970 by Elektra Records. Following Rothchild's recommendation that they use brass and string arrangements for the album <i>Soft Parade</i>, the Doors reverted to their blues-rock roots, and this album was generally seen as a return to form for the band. The album's first side is called "Hard Rock Cafe" and the second "Morrison Hotel."
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?"
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AManzarek-Krieger United
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BDoors Of Truth
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CMorrison's Legacy
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DManzarek-Krieger
Manzarek-Krieger
Manzarek-Krieger was an American rock band established in 2002 by two former Doors members, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger. Additionally, they were called "The Doors of the Twenty-First Century" and "Riders on the Storm." However, after bitter discussions and court fights with Doors co-founder John Densmore, they decided on the name "Manzarek-Krieger."
Question 17
During the recording of what song did Paul Rothchild, The Doors' producer, resign, describing the tune as "cocktail lounge music?"
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A"The Crystal Ship"
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B"Love Her Madly"
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C"Break On Through"
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D"Tell All the People"
"Love Her Madly"
<i>L.A. Woman</i> is one of the most successful Doors albums, delving into the band's R&B roots. But during the recording of the album, they had a falling out with Paul Rothchild, who was unhappy with the band's new direction. Rothchild resigned and turned the production over to Bruce Botnick.
Question 18
What famous jazz musician was featured on The Doors' song "Touch Me?"
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ACurtis Amy
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BCarmell Jones
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CDupree Bolton
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DFrank Butler
Curtis Amy
"The Doors' album <i>The Soft Parade</i> included the song "Touch Me." It was composed by guitarist Robby Krieger and features significant use of brass and string instruments, as well as a solo by featured saxophonist Curtis Amy.
Question 19
Ray Manzarek is most famous for being a member of the Doors. What other band did he co-found in 1977?
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ANite City
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BThe Psychedelic Rangers
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CSilverhead
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DRick & the Ravens
Nite City
Nite City was a Los Angeles-based rock band led by Ray Manzarek that also featured Noah James on vocals and Nigel Harrison from Blondie on bass. The band released two studio albums, but because they weren't commercially successful, they dissolved a year later in 1978.
Question 20
What car company offered The Doors $75,000 in 1968 to use their song "Light My Fire" in one of their commercials?
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AChevrolet
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BBuick
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CDodge
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DCadillac
Buick
John Densmore claimed that in October 1968, Buick offered the band $75,000 to modify "Light My Fire" for use in a Buick television advertisement. Morrison was still in London after the end of a European tour and could not be reached by the band's other members, who agreed to Buick's offer in his absence. Morrison subsequently called Buick and threatened to personally destroy one of their cars with a sledgehammer on TV if the ad was ever broadcast.
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