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Paul is Dead Hoax Trivia Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by Teej417. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Teej417

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,661

Updated
Jun 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When you play the lyrics to 'She's so Heavy' backwards it says 'Paul is Dead'?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. 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? Hint

'Lovely Rita'

'Fixing a Hole'

'Good Morning, Good Morning'

'She's Leaving Home'

3. 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? Hint

'A Day in the Life'

'The Long and Winding Road'

'I've Just Seen a Face'

'Good Day Sunshine'

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Question 4 of 10

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

Jimmy Nicol

William Campbell

Sgt. Peppers (that was the man's nickname).

Paul McCartney himself.

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Question 5 of 10

5. True/False: According to legend, the man who won the look-alike contest did some photo shoots with the Beatles?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How was the rumor that Paul died first spread? Hint

A magazine.

On t.v.

A radio DJ.

John started it.

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Question 7 of 10

7. 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? Hint

In England they did not have phone answering machines at that time.

All of the phone numbers were based in America and the Beatles lived in England.

The phone numbers all started with 555 which is impossible for a phone number.

There was no area code.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which one of these is an actual picture in the 'White Album'? Hint

Supposed skeleton hands reaching out for Paul.

John pretending to stab Paul with a fake knife.

Paul looking out from a box which resembles a grave.

Paul standing in front of a rope that looks like it's around his neck.

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Question 9 of 10

9. True/False: Most people still believe that Paul is dead?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. On which song can you hear sounds of a car crash and a fire? Hint

'Revolution 9'

'Glass Onion'

'Revolution'

'I am the Walrus'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When you play the lyrics to 'She's so Heavy' backwards it says 'Paul is Dead'?

Answer: False

When you play the lyrics to the song 'I'm so Tired' backwards it says 'Paul is dead.' Also, many people thought that towards the end of 'Strawberry Fields' you can hear John saying 'I buried Paul.' Now, most people believe he is saying 'Cranberry sauce.'

2. 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?

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').

3. 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?

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.

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

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".

5. True/False: According to legend, the man who won the look-alike contest did some photo shoots with the Beatles?

Answer: True

Most feel that this is really just a legend. Supposedly there is a picture of him on the White Album, though, with fake glasses and a mustache.

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

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.

7. 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?

Answer: There was no area code.

These recorded messages were usually the voice of John.

8. Which one of these is an actual picture in the 'White Album'?

Answer: Supposed skeleton hands reaching out for Paul.

The skull hands are thought to be a wrinkle or misprint, but they do resemble skull hands. Also, Paul appears with a scar on his lip on one of the albums. This scar is said to be evidence that is really William Campbell and not Paul. It is also believed that Paul may have actually been involved in a car accident and received that scar during it.

9. True/False: Most people still believe that Paul is dead?

Answer: False

In fact most people realize how dumb it was to think that and have changed their views from believer to skeptic. But there are a few out there that still truly believe that Paul died in that car crash.

10. On which song can you hear sounds of a car crash and a fire?

Answer: 'Revolution 9'

If you play this song backwards you can hear many weird words and sounds including what sounds like Paul screaming for help.

Source: Author Teej417

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