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The White Album Trivia Quiz

These questions will be a breeze if you're familiar with the White Album, and know the Beatles fairly well.

A multiple-choice quiz by abbey_rhode. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
abbey_rhode

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,833

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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6866

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. According to 'Ob-la'di, Ob-la-da', what is Desmond and Molly's last name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who did John Lennon write the song 'Good Night' for? Hint

Sean Lennon

Julian Lennon

Yoko Ono

Maureen Starkey

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Question 3 of 15

3. What line did Louise Harrison (his mom) give to George? Hint

With every mistake we must surely be learning, 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'

What they need's a damn good whacking, 'Piggies'

A ginger sling with a pineapple heart, 'Savoy Truffle'

So many tears I was searching, 'Long,Long,Long'

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Question 4 of 15

4. Name one of the two songs that Ringo sings on the album. Hint

Don't Pass Me By

Rocky Raccoon

Glass Onion

Mother Nature's Son

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the second song John refers to in 'Glass Onion'? Hint

I am the Walrus

Lady Madonna

Strawberry Fields Forever

Fool on the Hill

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Question 6 of 15

6. According to 'Back in the U.S.S.R' what seems to always be on Paul's mind?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 15

7. According to 'I'm So Tired', who was such a stupid git? Hint

Sir Paul McCartney

Sir Billy Shears

Sir George Martin

Sir Walter Raleigh

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of these female names were never mentioned on the White Album? Hint

Julia

Sadie

Linda

Nancy

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Question 9 of 15

9. Inside the booklet, who is pictured naked, and talking on the phone? Hint

George

Paul

John

Ringo

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was smiling and arriving late for tea, according to 'Cry Baby Cry'? Hint

King Marigold

Helter Skelter

Sexy Sadie

Duchess of Kircaldy

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the large picture insert, who is the only Beatle shown that does not have facial hair? Hint

Paul

George

John

Ringo

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who is the all American bullet-headed saxon mother's son? Hint

The Walrus

Rocky Raccoon

Bungalow Bill

The Fool on the Hill

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Question 13 of 15

13. What alcoholic beverage does the doctor come in, stinking of, according to Rocky Raccoon?

Answer: ( One Word)

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is meaningless, according to John, in 'Julia'? Hint

Getting Prudence to open her eyes

Rocky Raccoon's revival

Half of what he says

His obsession with Wild Honey Pie

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Question 15 of 15

15. What obvious mistake does Paul make when singing Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da? Hint

He sings Desmond instead of Molly, when referring to doing their pretty face

He says Desmond lets the children lend a hand, instead of Molly

He says Desmond sings in the band, instead of Molly

He says Desmond takes a trolley, instead of a bus.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to 'Ob-la'di, Ob-la-da', what is Desmond and Molly's last name?

Answer: Jones

'With a couple of kids running in the yard, of Desmond and Molly *Jones*.'

2. Who did John Lennon write the song 'Good Night' for?

Answer: Julian Lennon

John wrote 'Beautiful Boy' for Sean, 'Good Night' for Julian, and a plethera of meaningless songs for Yoko.

3. What line did Louise Harrison (his mom) give to George?

Answer: What they need's a damn good whacking, 'Piggies'

George was discussing this song with his mom one day, and she told him what those piggies needed was *a darn good whacking*

4. Name one of the two songs that Ringo sings on the album.

Answer: Don't Pass Me By

'Good Night' was written by John Lennon, but he thought Ringo would do a great job on it, because of his sleepy-sounding voice. Ringo wrote 'Don't pass me by' while John, Paul, and George perfected the songs on the album. Poor Guy. :-(

5. What is the second song John refers to in 'Glass Onion'?

Answer: I am the Walrus

'Strawberrry Fields Forever' is mentioned first, following 'I am the Walrus.' Or should I say, Paul is the Walrus ...

6. According to 'Back in the U.S.S.R' what seems to always be on Paul's mind?

Answer: Georgia

'And Ukraine girls really knock me out. They leave the West behind. And Moscow girls make me sing and shout, that *Georgia's* always on my mind.'

7. According to 'I'm So Tired', who was such a stupid git?

Answer: Sir Walter Raleigh

'And curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.'

8. Which of these female names were never mentioned on the White Album?

Answer: Linda

Sadie - 'Sexy Sadie', Julia - 'Julia', Nancy - 'Rocky Raccoon' (his girlfriend whom everyone knew her by).

9. Inside the booklet, who is pictured naked, and talking on the phone?

Answer: John

He's sitting up, and Yoko is lying right beside him.

10. Who was smiling and arriving late for tea, according to 'Cry Baby Cry'?

Answer: Duchess of Kircaldy

In 'Cry Baby Cry', the king of Marigold is in the kitchen cooking breakfast for the queen, Sexy Sadie and Helter Skelter are both seperate songs, and the Duchess of Kircaldy is our winner.

11. In the large picture insert, who is the only Beatle shown that does not have facial hair?

Answer: John

George and Ringo both have a mustache, and Paul has stubble of a mustache and a beard. What a babe!

12. Who is the all American bullet-headed saxon mother's son?

Answer: Bungalow Bill

Rocky Raccoon sounds like he would fit that description, but it was Bungalow Bill.

13. What alcoholic beverage does the doctor come in, stinking of, according to Rocky Raccoon?

Answer: Gin

'The Doctor came in, stinking of *Gin*, and proceded to lie on the table.'

14. What is meaningless, according to John, in 'Julia'?

Answer: Half of what he says

'Half of what I say is meaningless. But I say it just to reach you, Julia.' (It's the very first line in that song)

15. What obvious mistake does Paul make when singing Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da?

Answer: He sings Desmond instead of Molly, when referring to doing their pretty face

In an interview, Paul said that he accidentally sang 'Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face.' When he notices it afterwards, they decide to leave it, causing the audience to question Desmond's sexuality.

Source: Author abbey_rhode

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