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10 Question Music Quiz: Beatlemania | Music

The Beatles were one of the most influential bands during 1960.

A multiple-choice quiz by simpsonsavvy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
simpsonsavvy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,413

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. They had several names before reaching The Beatles. Which of these was never one of their names? Hint

Beetles

Johnny and the Moondogs

Silver Beetles

The Nurk Twins

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although there were 52,000 calls requesting seats at the Ed Sullivan Show, how many were available? Hint

1095

5862

408

728

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Question 3 of 10

3. Paul McCartney wrote "Hey Jude" for whom? Hint

Jude Law

His mother

Judy Garland

Julian Lennon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Beatles album features all four members walking across a street? Hint

Yellow Submarine

Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart's Club Band

The White Album

Abbey Road

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the song, 'Strawberry Fields Forever', referring to? Hint

school

hospital

orphanage

bar

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Ringo Starr's real first and last name? Hint

Richard Jolstar

Richard Starand

Richard Crastar

Richard Starkey

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the only left-handed instrument (guitar, bass) player? Hint

George

Paul

John

Ringo

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the album, 'Abbey Road', which Beatle isn't wearing any shoes and has a cigarette in his hand? Hint

Paul

Ringo

John

George

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these songs did not appear on "The Yellow Submarine" songtrack released in 1999? Hint

With A Little Help From My Friends

Hey Bulldog

Lovely Rita

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first Beatle to die? Hint

Paul

John

George

Ringo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. They had several names before reaching The Beatles. Which of these was never one of their names?

Answer: Beetles

The Nurk Twins were John and Paul's nickname in 1958. Johnny and the Moondogs were the year after, in 1959. Silver Beetles were the next year in 1960.

2. Although there were 52,000 calls requesting seats at the Ed Sullivan Show, how many were available?

Answer: 728

Sorry to the other 51,272 callers.

3. Paul McCartney wrote "Hey Jude" for whom?

Answer: Julian Lennon

Julian Lennon was John's son.

4. Which Beatles album features all four members walking across a street?

Answer: Abbey Road

'Yellow Submarine' had a cartoon version of the band in a yellow submarine. The White Album was just white with the album's title in gray. 'Sgt Peppers' had a large group of people with The Beatles in the front.

5. What was the song, 'Strawberry Fields Forever', referring to?

Answer: orphanage

Strawberry Fields was an orphanage in Liverpool.

6. What is Ringo Starr's real first and last name?

Answer: Richard Starkey

The record company renamed him Ringo Starr so that it would flow easier.

7. Who was the only left-handed instrument (guitar, bass) player?

Answer: Paul

Paul played left-handed, but did everything else with his right hand.

8. On the album, 'Abbey Road', which Beatle isn't wearing any shoes and has a cigarette in his hand?

Answer: Paul

From left to right, the picture shows George, Paul, Ringo, John.

9. Which one of these songs did not appear on "The Yellow Submarine" songtrack released in 1999?

Answer: Lovely Rita

"Hey Bulldog" was #2 on the album. "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" was #6 on the album. "With A Little Help From My Friends" was #9 on the album. "Lovely Rita" first appeared on "Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart's Club Band".

10. Who was the first Beatle to die?

Answer: John

On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot. The second Beatle to die was George, of cancer.

Source: Author simpsonsavvy

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