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John Lennon Trivia Quiz

John Lennon was a man of peace and love.

A multiple-choice quiz by gregchrisb. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
gregchrisb

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,547

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4962

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 73 (4/10), Guest 50 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who took care of John most of his life? Hint

Aunt Mimi

Fred Lennon

Julia Lennon

Aunt Julia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these is not one of John Lennon's songs? Hint

Imagine

Flash

Cold Turkey

Give Peace A Chance

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did John and the rest of The Beatles get some valuable experience performing? Hint

Holland

Japan

America

Germany

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Question 4 of 10

4. What instrument did John's mother teach him to play? Hint

Banjo

Guitar

Harmonica

Harpsichord

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Question 5 of 10

5. Was John's mom killed by an off-duty police officer?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did John meet Cynthia Powell? Hint

On the street

Party

Concert

Liverpool College of Art

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first group John put together? Hint

The Beatles

The Crickets

The Silver Beetles

The Quarry Men

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Question 8 of 10

8. What war did John and Yoko protest against? Hint

The Vietnam War

World War II

The Cold War

The Persian Gulf War

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who killed John Lennon? Hint

Mr. T

Yoko Ono

Mark David Chapman

Bob Dylan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was the "Strawberry Fields Memorial" constructed? Hint

Central Park, NY

McCormik Place, IL

Madison Square Garden, NY

Field Museum, IL

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who took care of John most of his life?

Answer: Aunt Mimi

John's dad left him when he was five and his mom left him to her sister.

2. Which one of these is not one of John Lennon's songs?

Answer: Flash

"Flash" was originally sung by Queen. "Cold Turkey" is about when John Lennon stopped taking heroin.

3. Where did John and the rest of The Beatles get some valuable experience performing?

Answer: Germany

They performed at nightclubs in Germany until George Harrison was sent back to England because he was too young.

4. What instrument did John's mother teach him to play?

Answer: Banjo

It was actually Paul McCartney who taught John the proper guitar chords. John did also learn how to play the harmonica.

5. Was John's mom killed by an off-duty police officer?

Answer: Yes

The police officer was actually drunk when he hit John's mother. His mother's death influenced John's music a lot.

6. Where did John meet Cynthia Powell?

Answer: Liverpool College of Art

John later married Cynthia after she became pregnant in 1962.

7. What was the first group John put together?

Answer: The Quarry Men

"The Crickets" were the band that Buddy Holly belonged to. First John made "The Quarry Men", then it became "Johnny and the Moondogs", next the band became "The Silver Beetles", and last it became "The Beatles."

8. What war did John and Yoko protest against?

Answer: The Vietnam War

John was only a baby during World War II. He wasn't even alive during The Persian Gulf War.

9. Who killed John Lennon?

Answer: Mark David Chapman

Mark Chapman fired five bullets which hit John in the back and shoulder. Before Mark shot John he asked John to autograph "Double Fantasy."

10. Where was the "Strawberry Fields Memorial" constructed?

Answer: Central Park, NY

The memorial was constructed in memory of John Lennon.

Source: Author gregchrisb

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