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Quiz about Beatles Archaeological Dig in the Year 2525
Quiz about Beatles Archaeological Dig in the Year 2525

Beatles Archaeological Dig in the Year 2525 Quiz


Imagine, many years from now, dignified archaeologists discover an ancient Beatles artifact burial site. Listen as they discuss their findings. Maybe you can help them identify puzzling items. Ready? Now, dig it!

A multiple-choice quiz by oscarguy. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
oscarguy
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
147,014
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
17184
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: PRUFROCK7 (7/10), Guest 167 (9/10), Guest 76 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "This is an amazing find here, sir. Looks like a book. It's in terribly deteriorated shape, but there are some facts we've managed to gather." What is the one fact that does NOT fit into the Beatle book discovery? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Most peculiar, professor. A bag containing what seems to be a chocolate dessert of some kind. And even more odd is 50 acorns tied in a sack." These artifacts are physical remnants from which song? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "I don't know if this is of any importance, sir, but here is a pouch containing two pennies. Attached is a note from a widow to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Heath explaining that the coins were taken from her husband's eyes. This is most baffling." Which song would you advise these workers to listen to in order to clarify the find? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Interesting, doctor, a memo from a dentist listing the reasons for dental extractions. Apparently, his patient overindulged in sweet desserts." Which combination of items could NOT possibly be on the dentist's list?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Professor, brace yourself, this is most ghastly. Here are the mummified remains of a female body. She has a cap, and a bag across her shoulder. In fact, she is reminiscent of a military man." The befuddled archaeologists never had a clue to her name and occupation. Would you like to help them out? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Even more unpleasant findings, sir. Presumably a badly decomposed female who must have been good looking, but appears to be dressed as a man in a polythene bag." The historians playfully nicknamed her. Which choice of names would prove to be most historically accurate? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "This is amazing. I've heard of these, but never, ever seen any. They were rumored to have been worn by plasticine porters in a fantastic place where rocking horse people ate marshmallow pies. I'll be hanged if I can remember what they are called. Can anyone out there help me?" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "More distressing findings, Professor. A dead dog with a substance dripping from what were once his eyes. Frightful. What could the substance be?" Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Fascinating. A Lennon-McCartney rough draft of a song about an onion. They intended to include references to previous compositions." Let's assist the archaeologists by pointing out which song would NOT be referenced. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Well, look at this, professor. Everyone knows what these are: some monogrammed socks obviously darned in the night by someone with the initials "FM". Go ahead, take a guess who made these. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "This is an amazing find here, sir. Looks like a book. It's in terribly deteriorated shape, but there are some facts we've managed to gather." What is the one fact that does NOT fit into the Beatle book discovery?

Answer: "I Am Not a Spaniard" is faintly visible on the spine of the book.

The song, of course, is "Paperback Writer", which can be heard on "Past Masters II" CD.
2. "Most peculiar, professor. A bag containing what seems to be a chocolate dessert of some kind. And even more odd is 50 acorns tied in a sack." These artifacts are physical remnants from which song?

Answer: The Ballad of John and Yoko

"The Ballad of John and Yoko" was released in 1969 and appears on the "Hey Jude" LP. It is also on the CD "Past Masters II". In a few short minutes, the song condenses the adventures and plights of John and Yoko. The dessert, incidentally, was cake.
3. "I don't know if this is of any importance, sir, but here is a pouch containing two pennies. Attached is a note from a widow to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Heath explaining that the coins were taken from her husband's eyes. This is most baffling." Which song would you advise these workers to listen to in order to clarify the find?

Answer: Taxman

"...my advice for those who die, declare the pennies on your eyes" is one dramatic example of annoyance with the taxation system. George Harrison was the composer of "Taxman", the opening track on "Revolver" (1966).
4. "Interesting, doctor, a memo from a dentist listing the reasons for dental extractions. Apparently, his patient overindulged in sweet desserts." Which combination of items could NOT possibly be on the dentist's list?

Answer: creme tangerine, schwartzwalder kirschtorte

From "The Beatles" (White Album), the tasty dangers, specifically dental, are described in "Savoy Truffle".
5. "Professor, brace yourself, this is most ghastly. Here are the mummified remains of a female body. She has a cap, and a bag across her shoulder. In fact, she is reminiscent of a military man." The befuddled archaeologists never had a clue to her name and occupation. Would you like to help them out?

Answer: Lovely Rita, meter maid

Needless to say, it's Rita who is the legendary meter maid from "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
6. "Even more unpleasant findings, sir. Presumably a badly decomposed female who must have been good looking, but appears to be dressed as a man in a polythene bag." The historians playfully nicknamed her. Which choice of names would prove to be most historically accurate?

Answer: Polythene Pam

"Polythene Pam" is part of the medley-like segment from the "Abbey Road" album. The companion tunes are "Mean Mr. Mustard" and "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window".
7. "This is amazing. I've heard of these, but never, ever seen any. They were rumored to have been worn by plasticine porters in a fantastic place where rocking horse people ate marshmallow pies. I'll be hanged if I can remember what they are called. Can anyone out there help me?"

Answer: looking glass ties

The porters and ties come from "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" from "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". The imagery of the song is hard to rival. Very few quiz takers need to be reminded that newspaper taxis appear on the shore waiting to take you away.
8. "More distressing findings, Professor. A dead dog with a substance dripping from what were once his eyes. Frightful. What could the substance be?"

Answer: yellow matter custard

The custard substance mentioned here is an unappetizing reference to the morbid fate of an unfortunate canine in "I Am the Walrus", another of the more image-based Beatle compositions.
9. "Fascinating. A Lennon-McCartney rough draft of a song about an onion. They intended to include references to previous compositions." Let's assist the archaeologists by pointing out which song would NOT be referenced.

Answer: Blue Jay Way

"Glass Onion" is one of the more beat-driven tracks from "The Beatles" album. Other songs referenced are "Lady Madonna" and "Fixing a Hole".
10. "Well, look at this, professor. Everyone knows what these are: some monogrammed socks obviously darned in the night by someone with the initials "FM". Go ahead, take a guess who made these.

Answer: Father McKenzie

We ended on a frivolous note. Father McKenzie is the well-known cleric in "Eleanor Rigby" on the "Revolver' LP. Chances are big that you knew that. Time to gather up our picks and shovels and go back homeward. Thank you and good night.
Source: Author oscarguy

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