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Quiz about Pop Goes the Beatles
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Pop! Goes the Beatles Trivia Quiz


This quiz is the result of accepting an author challenge. The quiz deals with some of the "lighter" songs by the Beatles.

A multiple-choice quiz by gme24. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
gme24
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
343,885
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1220
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 100 (5/10), Guest 95 (8/10), Yowser (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the song "Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da" what is the name of Desmond's girl-friend? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Honey pie was a working girl before she became a hit in the U.S.A.
From what part of the country was she?
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the song "Lady Madonna" what happened on Wednesday? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Hello Goodbye" was released in 1967 and was a track on which album? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the song "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" what was Maxwell's surname? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who does the vocals on "Old Brown Shoe"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What does the "Taxman" do when you take a walk? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. According to the song "When I'm 64" how many grandchildren are on your knee? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The song "You Never Give Me Your Money" begins with the lyrics
"You never give me your money
You only give me your _____ " ---- what?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Where is the "Octopus's Garden"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the song "Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da" what is the name of Desmond's girl-friend?

Answer: Molly

Molly is the singer in a band.
The song begins with
"Desmond has his barrow in the market place
Molly is the singer in a band..."

The song was released in 1968 as one of the tracks on the "White Album".
It was released as a single in many countries but not in the UK or USA.
2. Honey pie was a working girl before she became a hit in the U.S.A. From what part of the country was she?

Answer: North of England way

The opening lyrics are:
"She was a working girl
North of England way
Now she's hit the big time
In the U.S.A"

The song was released in 1968 as one of the tracks on the "White Album".
3. In the song "Lady Madonna" what happened on Wednesday?

Answer: Morning papers didn't come

Friday night arrives without a suitcase.
Sunday morning creeping like a nun.
Tuesday afternoon is never ending.

The song was released as a single in March 1968 in the U.K and reached the number one spot.
The song made it to number four in the American charts.
4. "Hello Goodbye" was released in 1967 and was a track on which album?

Answer: Magical Mystery Tour

The "Magical Mystery Tour" LP was released in 1967.
The A-side contained the soundtrack of the film with the same name and the B-side various singles including "Hello Goodbye".
"Hello Goodbye" was released as a single in November 1967 and topped the charts both in the U.K and U.S.A.
5. In the song "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" what was Maxwell's surname?

Answer: Edison

According to the lyrics:
"Maxwell Edison, majoring in medicine."
The song was a track on the "Abbey Road" album which was released in 1969.
6. Who does the vocals on "Old Brown Shoe"?

Answer: George

The song was written and performed by George Harrison.
"Old Brown Shoe" was first released as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko"
7. What does the "Taxman" do when you take a walk?

Answer: Tax your feet

"If you drive a car, I'll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I'll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet"
The song was written by George Harrison and it is a direct attack on the taxation policy of the then Labour government under Harold Wilson.
8. According to the song "When I'm 64" how many grandchildren are on your knee?

Answer: 3

Vera, Chuck and Dave are the names of the grandchildren.
The lyrics go:
"We shall scrimp and save
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera chuck and Dave".
The song was part of the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album which was released in 1967.
9. The song "You Never Give Me Your Money" begins with the lyrics "You never give me your money You only give me your _____ " ---- what?

Answer: Funny paper

"You never give me your money
You only give me your funny paper
and in the middle of negotiations
you break down"

The song was also part of the "Abbey Road" album which was released in 1969.
10. Where is the "Octopus's Garden"?

Answer: In the shade

The start of the song is:
"I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade
He'd let us in, knows where we've been
In his octopus's garden in the shade"
The song is one of the songs on the "Abbey Road" album released in 1969.
Source: Author gme24

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