Quiz 13 The Beatles Flashcards

1
Q

Many people in England were shocked when the Beatles were awarded MBEs. What does MBE stand for?

A

Member of the British Empire

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2
Q

T/F

In 1964 the Beatles held the top 7 positions on the US singles charts simultaneously.

A

False

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3
Q

T/F

Magical Mystery Tour was released as an Album and double EP, but not as a single.

A

True

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4
Q

In March 1961 the Beatles played at the famous:

A

Cavern Club

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5
Q

The Beatles manager who choreographed the band’s rise to international success was?

A

Brian Epstein

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6
Q

The Beatles started recording in Hamburg in 1961. Which song crossed over to the UK and put the Beatles in demand in Liverpool?

A

My Bonnie

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7
Q

T/F

The last album recorded by the Beatles was Abbey Road.

A

True

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8
Q

Who was the last Beatle to join the group?

A

Ringo Starr

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9
Q

T/F

The Beatles have earned 10 Grammy Awards.

A

False

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10
Q

In 1961 Brian Epstein became the Beatles:

A

Manager

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11
Q

Identify the characters that each Beatle represented on the album cover for Abbey Road.

Ringo:

A

Undertaker

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12
Q

What was the Beatles debut album that was #1 on the charts for 30 weeks in 1963?

A

Please, Please Me

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13
Q

By 1985, the Beatles had sold more records than any other artist in history. How many records had they sold?

A

1 billion

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14
Q

The official title of the White Album is?

A

The Beatles

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15
Q

In 1966, which member of the Beatles said “Christianity was dying and that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus now?”

A

John Lennon

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16
Q

Identify the characters that each Beatle represented on the album cover for Abbey Road.

John:

A

Minister (religion itself)

17
Q

Which of the following Beatles albums promoted the “Paul is Dead” mystery?

A

Sgt. Peppers and Magical Mystery Tour

18
Q

T/F

The Beatles began as an amateur skiffle group in Liverpool known as the Quarrymen.

A

True

19
Q

T/F

The Beatles last official concert was on top of the Apple building in London in 1970.

A

False

20
Q

The Beatles toured several times to Hamburg before becoming famous. In what year did they first perform in Hamburg?

A

1960