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The Beatles: General Trivia Quiz

The Beatles: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr rocked the '60s. Here's a test of your general knowledge about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nicole77. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nicole77

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,362

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1009

Last 3 plays: Guest 132 (10/10), elon78 (8/10), Guest 136 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the bass player before Paul McCartney? Hint

Ivan Vaughn

Stuart Sutcliffe

John Lennon

Richard Starkey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which album was released in 1966? Hint

Revolver

Help!

Rubber Soul

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who produced the album "Let It Be"? Hint

Phil Spector

Brian Epstein

George Martin

Allen Klein

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the flipside of the single "Paperback Writer"? Hint

Yellow Submarine

I'll Get You

Eleanor Rigby

Rain

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Question 5 of 10

5. How old was Paul McCartney when he wrote "When I'm Sixty-Four"? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who said "We're more popular than Jesus"? Hint

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

Brian Epstein

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Beatle took a brief vacation during the "White Album" sessions? Hint

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is Mimi? Hint

John's Dog

John's Aunt

Paul's Girlfriend

Paul's Mother

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is Martha, as mentioned in the song "Martha My Dear"? Hint

Paul's Dog

Ringo's Sister

John's Mother

George's Wife

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Beatle married a cast member of "A Hard Day's Night"?
Hint

John Lennon

Ringo Starr

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the bass player before Paul McCartney?

Answer: Stuart Sutcliffe

Stuart Sutcliffe, born on June 30, 1940, was the orignal bass player for the Beatles when they were still the Quarrymen. He and John Lennon went to art school together. He died April 10, 1962 of cerebral paralysis.

2. Which album was released in 1966?

Answer: Revolver

"Revolver" was one of the most innovative albums of the sixties. It includes songs such as "Eleanor Rigby" and "Yellow Submarine".

"Rubber Soul" was released in 1965, though it charted on Billboard in 1966. "Help!" also came out in 1965. Lastly, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released in 1967.

3. Who produced the album "Let It Be"?

Answer: Phil Spector

This was the only Beatles album that wasn't produced by George Martin. "Let It Be" won an Academy Award.

4. What was the flipside of the single "Paperback Writer"?

Answer: Rain

"Rain" was never released on an album in the UK, though it appeared on the "Hey Jude" album in the US. It was the first song to ever include backwards recording.

5. How old was Paul McCartney when he wrote "When I'm Sixty-Four"?

Answer: 16

"When I'm Sixty-Four" was on the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album released in 1967. It features a clarinet trio.

6. Who said "We're more popular than Jesus"?

Answer: John Lennon

When John said this in an interview, there were mass record burnings across the United States. At some of their concerts in 1966, the Ku Klux Klan held picketed protests.

7. Which Beatle took a brief vacation during the "White Album" sessions?

Answer: Ringo Starr

In 1968, Ringo Starr walked out of The Beatles recording session. He was frustrated because of all the tension among the group.

8. Who is Mimi?

Answer: John's Aunt

Aunt Mimi was John's guardian when his mother was not able to take care of him. She was a very strict woman but John loved her very much.

9. Who is Martha, as mentioned in the song "Martha My Dear"?

Answer: Paul's Dog

The song "Martha My Dear" appears on the "White Album". Martha was Paul's Old English Sheepdog.

10. Which Beatle married a cast member of "A Hard Day's Night"?

Answer: George Harrison

Pattie Boyd played a school girl in the movie. George and Pattie were wed on January 21, 1966.

Source: Author Nicole77

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