FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Paul is Dead Hoax Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles
Paul is Dead Hoax Quizzes, Trivia

Paul is Dead Hoax Trivia

Paul is Dead Hoax Trivia Quizzes

  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Music Trivia
  6. »
  7. Beatles, The

Fun Trivia
www.rareexception.com/Garden/Beatles/Paul.php ... www.paul-is-dead.com
5 quizzes and 50 trivia questions.
1.
  The Paul McCartney Death Rumor   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will deal with some of the history and facts concerning the Paul McCartney death rumor of the sixties.
Tough, 10 Qns, shanteyman, Sep 15 11
Tough
shanteyman
782 plays
2.
  Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Album Covers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Was the walrus Paul? This little quiz will investigate the rumors surrounding Paul McCartney's alleged death, starting with album cover clues. Please feel free to leave feedback(good of bad)=)
Difficult, 10 Qns, docrobert66, Mar 08 09
Difficult
docrobert66
4335 plays
3.
  Paul is Dead Hoax    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the Paul is dead hoax. It is based on the facts of a myth, so don't get the idea that this really happened.
Average, 10 Qns, Teej417, Jun 09 22
Average
Teej417
Jun 09 22
5623 plays
4.
  Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From 1965 through 1970, there were a lot of rumors spreading through the music that the Beatles have been doing saying that Paul was dead. These questions are about all those different times.
Average, 10 Qns, aquabomber37, Dec 18 06
Average
aquabomber37
4043 plays
5.
  Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is part two of my "Beatle Paul's 'Death Clues'" series. It will work with the cryptic lyrics that helped fuel the rumor mill fire. Please feel free to leave feedback (good or bad)=)
Tough, 10 Qns, docrobert66, Sep 16 14
Tough
docrobert66
3111 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Which famed attorney hosted an hour-long syndicated special in which he cross-examined individuals with purported knowledge of the death?

From Quiz "The Paul McCartney Death Rumor"





Paul is Dead Hoax Trivia Questions
1. The rumor about Paul's death began in 1969. In what year was Paul McCartney supposed to have died in an automobile crash?

From Quiz The Paul McCartney Death Rumor

Answer: 1966

According to the various clues, Paul was supposed to have died in a car crash on November 9th, 1966, after storming out of Abbey Road studios following an argument with his band mates. He was driving his Aston Martin in Scotland when the crash occurred. Paul was actually involved in a minor accident in January of the following year.

2. What is the date that Paul allegedly died?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Album Covers

Answer: November 9, 1966

On Wednesday morning, at five o'clock on November 9, 1966, perhaps? Some of the young female fans at the time might have considered March 12, 1969 the day Paul had died (that was the day he married Linda Eastman), at least in their eyes.

3. What is barely heard said by John Lennon at the very end of "Strawberry Fields Forever"?

From Quiz Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?

Answer: cranberry sauce

This has often been mistaken for, "I buried Paul". Some people believe that "I buried Paul" is really what he was saying, but those people are wrong. John claimed that what he said was, "Cranberry sauce".

4. What was the name of the winner of the Paul McCartney look-alike contest who supposedly replaced Paul in the band?

From Quiz The Paul McCartney Death Rumor

Answer: William Campbell

William Campbell was the name circulated as the person who had been selected to replace Paul after he died in a car crash. It was remarkable that they found someone as proficient at bass playing and composing as Paul had been. The fact that a substitute was allegedly in the band led to the rumors that they stopped touring and grew mustaches to hide his identity. Terry Knight was a singer signed with Capitol Records who saw Ringo hastily exit a session for the "White Album". Fred LaBour was a student at the University of Michigan who published an article titled "McCartney Dead; New Evidence Brought to Light". Derek Taylor was the press liaison for The Beatles.

5. During the fadeout of which song can you hear someone saying "O, untimely death"?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Lyrics

Answer: I am the Walrus

That is just one of the lines from Shakespeare's "King Lear" (Act IV Scene VI) that can be heard in the fadeout of "I am the Walrus". The lines were taken from a BBC Broadcast. Could the line refer to Paul's death?

6. How did Paul allegedly die?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Album Covers

Answer: Car crash

Sadly, his former bandmate Stu Sutcliffe did die of a brain hemmorage in 1962. The Beatles former manager, Brian Epstein, was found dead in 1967 of an apparent drug overdose.

7. Which song on the "Sgt. Pepper" album includes "Paul is Dead" hysteria?

From Quiz Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?

Answer: A Day in the Life

When John sings, "He blew his mind out in a car", he was supposedly talking about Paul's death (the rumor was that he died in a car accident).

8. Supposedly, Paul McCartney got into a car accident on Wednesday morning at 5 A.M. (as the day begins). What song by the Beatles is this in relation to?

From Quiz Paul is Dead Hoax

Answer: 'She's Leaving Home'

The myth goes on to say that the reason he crashed was because he was distracted by a meter maid ('Lovely Rita').

9. The lyrics "I buried Paul" could allegedly be heard at the end of which 1967 single released by the band?

From Quiz The Paul McCartney Death Rumor

Answer: Strawberry Fields Forever

The working title for "Strawberry Fields Forever" was "It's Not Too Bad". Strawberry Field was a Salvation Army Children's Home near Lennon's childhood home in the Liverpool suburb of Woolton. The Beatles began recording the song in late November of 1966. It took over 45 hours to record "Strawberry Fields Forever" over a five-week period. The song was supposed to be included on the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" LP along with "Penny Lane". John later explained that he didn't say "I buried Paul", but had whimsically said "cranberry sauce".

10. "Goo Goo G'Joob" has been said to be the last words of what childhood character?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Lyrics

Answer: Humpty Dumpty

Rumor has it that those are the "eggman's" famous last words before his terrible accident. Could they have been Paul's as well?

11. With some of the technical questions out of the way, let's get to the album cover clues. Which album features Paul sitting in a trunk with the other three Beatles surrounding him?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Album Covers

Answer: The Beatles Yesterday...and Today

If you turn the album on its side it resembles a coffin, with Paul in it! With the somber look on all of their faces, could they be mourning the death of their bandmate?

12. There was hysteria indicating Paul's death in the "Magical Mystery Tour" film. Which segment was this seen in?

From Quiz Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?

Answer: the "Your Mother Should Know" segment

In this segment of the movie, the other three Beatles have red flowers on their tuxedos, but Paul has a black flower.

13. The reason Paul crashed was because he saw a pretty meter maid ('Lovely Rita'). Then a crowd of people gathered around because they had 'seen his face before.' What song does this quote relate to?

From Quiz Paul is Dead Hoax

Answer: 'A Day in the Life'

Some people also say that the big climax of noise at the end is supposed to be the car crash or symbolize chaos during a car crash.

14. Several artists actually released songs regarding Paul's death. A singer named Werbley Finster released "So Long Paul". Who was Werbley Finster a pseudonym for?

From Quiz The Paul McCartney Death Rumor

Answer: Jose Feliciano

Jose Feliciano earned two Grammy Awards in 1969; one for Best New Artist Of The Year and another for Best Pop Song Of The Year. Although he recorded "So Long Paul", neither of the awards were for his recording of the song. Jose Feliciano was known for his sense of humor and practical jokes. "Here comes Werbley Finster" was the "B" side of "So Long Paul" In 1969 Terry Knight recorded a single titled "Saint Paul" that alluded to the "Paul is dead" controversy. It peaked at number 114 in June. Mark Farner was the guitar player for Grand Funk Railroad, a group affiliated with Terry Knight. Billy Shears and the All Americans recorded a song called "Brother Paul" associated with the hoax. Another related song was "The Ballad of Paul" recorded by a band calling themselves The Mystery Tour.

15. Which Beatles female song character was said to have been with Paul at the time of his accident?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Lyrics

Answer: Rita

It is rumored that Paul had picked up a hitchhiker early one morning (Wednesday morning at five o'clock?) on his way home from the studio. The hitchhiker, believed to be named Rita, got so excited to be near Paul, she unintentionally caused the accident. So Paul "Took her home. I nearly made it" with "Lovely Rita".

16. On the "Sgt. Pepper" cover, there is a doll (the one with "Welcome the Rolling Stones" on her shirt) that has a very important clue on her right leg. What is it?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Album Covers

Answer: A toy car

The toy resembles an Aston Martin car (a car that Paul owned). Paul was driving his Aston Martin when he allegedly died. The doll in question is sitting on the lap of what appears to be a grandmother figure. On the grandmother's left hand is what appears to be a bloody left-handed driving glove (Paul's a lefty you know).

17. Now, supposedly there was a Paul McCartney look-alike contest held. Who won?

From Quiz Paul is Dead Hoax

Answer: William Campbell

William Campbell was said to look so much like Paul that the Beatles themselves couldn't see any difference. William was sometimes referred to as William Shears Campbell, giving him the name Billy Shears. Supposedly he underwent plastic surgery to look exactly like Paul and was used to replace him after he "died".

18. Which famed attorney hosted an hour-long syndicated special in which he cross-examined individuals with purported knowledge of the death?

From Quiz The Paul McCartney Death Rumor

Answer: F. Lee Bailey

Immediately prior to taping the show at WOR TV in New York college student Fred LaBour informed attorney F. Lee Bailey that his article in the college paper was actually a joke. Bailey advised him that he was committed to doing the show and would have to go through with it. Bailey presented all the evidence and advised viewers they would have to draw their own conclusions. Saul Bellow was actually a Jewish American author who was born in Canada. Beginning in 1969 Kunstler defended the "Chicago Seven". Marvin Mitchelson was a pioneer palimony suit attorney.

19. When this song is played backwards, you can hear someone say "Paul is dead now, miss him, miss him, miss him"?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Lyrics

Answer: I'm So Tired

The phrase is spoken very softly right at the end of "I'm So Tired" and before "Blackbird". A blackbird is a symbol of upcoming death and disasters.

20. In the "Magical Mystery Tour" booklet, there is a picture with Paul in a military uniform sitting behind a desk. What does the sign on the desk say?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Album Covers

Answer: I Was & I Was You & I You Was

Along with the "I Was", which could symbolize his passing, the two British flags behind him were crossed in the proper position for a British military funeral. Interesting.

21. In "Glass Onion", John makes a reference to which song that revealed evidence of Paul's death?

From Quiz Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?

Answer: I Am the Walrus

"I told you about the walrus and me, man. I tell you, we're as close as can be, man. Well, here's another clue for you all: The walrus was Paul." In Scandinavia, the walrus is an image of death.

22. Which superhero comic book featured a 1970 parody of the incident?

From Quiz The Paul McCartney Death Rumor

Answer: Batman

A 1970 "Batman" comic book edition featured the words "Dead Until Proven Innocent" on the cover. The cover illustration depicted likenesses of The Beatles walking across the cover with Batman telling Robin "One of them is dead....but which one?".

23. At the end of which song can you hear someone say "Paul, Paul"?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Lyrics

Answer: While My Guitar Gently Weeps

I'm sure that is debateable, like most of the items in this quiz, but let's just pretend for the quiz's sake. The "Paul, Paul" when played backwards sounds like "help, help"

24. On the back of "Abbey Road", a girl in a blue dress can be seen walking by. Who is this mysterious girl thought to be?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Album Covers

Answer: Jane Asher & Jane & Asher

Some believers say this heartbroken girl was paid to keep her silence about Paul's alleged death. In fact, the figure was just a girl who happened to walk by. The Beatles saw the photo and liked it and so it goes.

25. Where in the song, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", does George Harrison mention any "Paul is Dead" hysteria?

From Quiz Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?

Answer: at the end

At the end of the song, George is moaning. His moaning sounds like he's saying, "Paul, Paul, Paul..." as if he misses Paul because of his death.

26. How was the rumor that Paul died first spread?

From Quiz Paul is Dead Hoax

Answer: A radio DJ.

It was started by a radio DJ that said he felt Paul was dead and the evidence was in the songs.

27. Which publication ran an in-depth interview with Paul in November of 1969 in which he rebutted the death hoax?

From Quiz The Paul McCartney Death Rumor

Answer: Life

In October, 1969, the Beatles' press office issued a press release advising that the story was "rubbish". The following month Paul explained in a "Life" interview that he had been enjoying some quiet time at his home in Scotland with his family and had intentionally been escaping the spotlight. The cover of the magazine featured Paul with his wife, Linda, and their children. "People" was not published until 1974. "People" Magazine was based on Time's People page. "Is Beatle Paul McCartney Dead?" was a 1969 article in Iowa's Drake University's Student Newspaper.

28. Which song flat-out states "the walrus was Paul"?

From Quiz Beatle Paul's "Death Clues": The Lyrics

Answer: Glass Onion

The whole song was to play with the heads of people like myself who like to find hidden messages in songs. It worked.

29. In what song is there a small part where if you play it backwards, you can hear: "Paul is a dead man, miss him, miss him, miss him"?

From Quiz Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?

Answer: I'm So Tired

At the very end of the song, after the music stops, there is some quiet mumbling that if played backwards says the most famous hidden message in Beatles history.

30. People began discovering phone numbers on Beatles albums. When called, the people would hear things like 'You're getting closer' or 'Beware of Abbey Road.' What is one problem with this?

From Quiz Paul is Dead Hoax

Answer: There was no area code.

These recorded messages were usually the voice of John.

This is category 10840
play trivia = Top 5% Rated Quiz, take trivia quiz Top 10% Rated Quiz, test trivia quiz Top 20% Rated Quiz, popular trivia A Well Rated Quiz
new quizzes = added recently, editor pick = Editor's Pick editor = FunTrivia Editor gold = Gold Member

Teachers / educators: FunTrivia welcomes the use of our website and quizzes in the classroom as a teaching aid or for preparing and testing students. See our education section. Our quizzes are printable and may be used as question sheets by k-12 teachers, parents, and home schoolers.

 ·  All questions, answers, and quiz content on this website is copyright FunTrivia, Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Any images from TV shows and movies are copyright their studios, and are being used under "fair use" for commentary and education.