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The Compleat Beatles Trivia Quiz

A "Magical Mystery Tour" of the Fab Four's career. My high school students must pass this quiz. Have Fun!

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

Author
awoodman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,497

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1322

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Beatles grew up in which city? Hint

Cambridge

London

Liverpool

Hamburg

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of John Lennon's band when he met Paul McCartney? Hint

Severe Tire Damage

The Silver Beatles

The Quarrymen

Johnny and the Moondogs

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Beatles gained a drummer when they first went to Hamburg. What was his name? Hint

Alan White

Ringo Starr

Pete Best

George Martin

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Question 4 of 10

4. When The Beatles returned from Hamburg, where did they perform on a regular basis? Hint

The Liverpool Empire Theatre

The London Palladium

The Cavern Club

The Marquee

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Question 5 of 10

5. Stu Sutcliffe was a member of the band and one of John's closest friends. What happened to him? Hint

He married Astrid Kirchherr

He was asked to leave the band

He became a movie star

He died from a brain hemorrhage

6. Around the corner from the club where the Beatles played was a music store named NEMS. The manager of the store went to see the Beatles perform and offered to be their manager. What was his name? Hint

Brian Epstein

Klaus Voorman

George Martin

Don Kirschner

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first single The Beatles released was "Love Me Do". How high did it reach in the British Charts? Hint

#27

#17

#24

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Beatles experienced incredible success in 1963/1964. United Artists capitalized on that success by making a movie about the Fab Four. What was the name of that movie? Hint

Help

A Hard Day's Night

Magical Mystery Tour

Yellow Submarine

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did the Beatles first come to the United States? Hint

1963

1964

1960

1958

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Beatles used every instrument and recording technique available. What was the name of the producer who helped them so much in the studio? Hint

Brian Epstein

George Martin

Mal Evans

Allen Klein

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Beatles grew up in which city?

Answer: Liverpool

Liverpool was a tough, blue-collar seaport town in Northwestern England.

2. What was the name of John Lennon's band when he met Paul McCartney?

Answer: The Quarrymen

A mutual acquaintance, Ivan Vaughan, introduced John and Paul.

3. The Beatles gained a drummer when they first went to Hamburg. What was his name?

Answer: Pete Best

Pete joined the drummer-less Beatles on their first trip to Hamburg. His mother owned the coffee shop (The Casbah) where the Beatles played some gigs.

4. When The Beatles returned from Hamburg, where did they perform on a regular basis?

Answer: The Cavern Club

The Cavern Club was originally an underground wine cellar. One can still visit it today!

5. Stu Sutcliffe was a member of the band and one of John's closest friends. What happened to him?

Answer: He died from a brain hemorrhage

Stu suffered headaches ever since the band was jumped by a gang of toughs. The death of Stu devastated John Lennon. John's father left him, his Uncle George died and his Mum was hit by a car. John says it left him very bitter and with a big chip on his shoulder.

Answer: Brian Epstein

Brian's record store NEMS was located around the corner from the Cavern Club on Matthew Street in Liverpool. Brian paid a visit to the Cavern one afternoon out of curiosity and the rest is....

7. The first single The Beatles released was "Love Me Do". How high did it reach in the British Charts?

Answer: #17

According to the Billboard music charts, "Love Me Do" was their first single which reached number 17. Their second single, "Please Please Me" made it to the top in England. "I Want To Hold Your Hand" was the first to top the charts in the US in 1964.

8. The Beatles experienced incredible success in 1963/1964. United Artists capitalized on that success by making a movie about the Fab Four. What was the name of that movie?

Answer: A Hard Day's Night

"A Hard Day's Night" was rushed into production in 1964 to cash in on the popularity of the Beatles. The movie's director, Richard Lester, captured the fun and spirit of the Beatles.

9. What year did the Beatles first come to the United States?

Answer: 1964

They landed at Kennedy Airport in New York City on Feb. 9 to appear on the "Ed Sullivan Show".

10. The Beatles used every instrument and recording technique available. What was the name of the producer who helped them so much in the studio?

Answer: George Martin

George had broad knowledge of orchestral music and was open to new ideas. He was able to help the band find the correct means of expression.

Source: Author awoodman

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