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Paulpouri Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about Sir Paul McCartney. If you're a true fan, then this quiz will be easy. Have fun and good luck. :)

A multiple-choice quiz by pmccrtny. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pmccrtny

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,844

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3837

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Sir Paul's stepsister? Hint

Jane

Ruth

Louise

Susanne

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Question 2 of 10

2. True or false: Sir Paul's first name is Paul?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1999, Sir Paul wrote a book of poetry. What was the name of the book? Hint

Prairie Song: A Book For Linda

Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now

Wingspan

Blackbird Singing

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Sir Paul's wife, Linda, pass away? Hint

April 16, 1997

April 17, 1998

September 24, 1998

March 12, 1997

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Sir Paul's and Linda's first born child together? Hint

Cynthia

Stella

Mary

Heather

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Sir Paul's father-in-law, and what was his profession? Hint

Lee Eastman, an attorney

Jim Eastman, part owner in Eastman/Kodak

John Eastman, a photographer

Mark Eastman Jr., a science fiction writer

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Sir Paul was 14 and his brother, Michael, was 12, their mother died of breast cancer. What was her profession? Hint

musician

poetry writer

school teacher

nurse

8. In 1953, the Joseph Williams Primary School was preoccupied with the national celebrations for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sir Paul wrote an essay on the subject of monarchy and won for the eleven-year-old age group. What was the prize? Hint

a painting from Victor Pasmore

a picture of the Queen Elizabeth II at the coronation

a medal from Queen Elizabeth II

A souvenir book of the coronation and a book token

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Sir Paul's and Linda's third eldest daughter, Stella, famous for? Hint

fashion designer

photographer for the Rolling Stone Magazine

pottery maker

vegetarian chef for Linda's own line of meatless products

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or false: Sir Paul is a vegetarian and a fur activist?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Sir Paul's stepsister?

Answer: Ruth

After Paul's mother, Mary McCartney, died when he was 14 years old, it took his father, Jim, a while to recoup. When he finally did remarry, his new wife had a child, which they named Ruth. She used to tell Sir Paul that fans that went to school with her were "weird," because they used to scream at her when she would walk down the halls, "that's the Beatles sister!"

2. True or false: Sir Paul's first name is Paul?

Answer: False

Actually, Sir Paul's birth name is James Paul McCartney. So, his first name is James.

3. In 1999, Sir Paul wrote a book of poetry. What was the name of the book?

Answer: Blackbird Singing

In 1999, Sir Paul wrote a book of poetry called "Blackbird Singing." It contains poetry written over the years, as well as words to many of the songs he has written.

4. When did Sir Paul's wife, Linda, pass away?

Answer: April 17, 1998

After suffering for years with breast cancer, Linda McCartney passed away in her home with Sir Paul and their four children there to guide the way. Rest you in peace, Linda.

5. What is the name of Sir Paul's and Linda's first born child together?

Answer: Mary

After marrying Linda on March 12th, 1969, Sir Paul adopted Linda's first child, Heather, from her first marriage. Their first child together was Mary.

6. What was the name of Sir Paul's father-in-law, and what was his profession?

Answer: Lee Eastman, an attorney

Linda's father, Lee Eastman, was an attorney.

7. When Sir Paul was 14 and his brother, Michael, was 12, their mother died of breast cancer. What was her profession?

Answer: nurse

Sir Paul was 14 when his mother, Mary McCartney, succumbed to breast cancer. She was a nurse at Walton Hospital in Liverpool, England. This was the hospital where Paul was born.

Answer: A souvenir book of the coronation and a book token

In the 1997 Barry Miles and Sir Paul McCartney compilation book, "Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now," Paul speaks of this contest. "When some dignitary in pinstripes called my name-' And for the eleven-year-old age group, from Joseph Williams Primary School in Gateacre, J.P. McCartney'-my knees went rubbery."

9. What is Sir Paul's and Linda's third eldest daughter, Stella, famous for?

Answer: fashion designer

Stella McCartney used to design for Chloe. As I am quite the Beatle/McCartney fan, it's even a shock to me why I don't know who she designs for now! In 2000, her father, Sir Paul, presented her with the Designer Of The Year Award on the VH1 fashion awards. He sported a shirt saying (a much cleaner version of what Stella said when Paul was put in The Hall of Fame) "It's about time!"

10. True or false: Sir Paul is a vegetarian and a fur activist?

Answer: true

Sir Paul is a vegetarian and a fur activist. So was his late wife, Linda.

Source: Author pmccrtny

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