Викторина The Beatles

Do you know this group?

Of course, it is

“ The Beatles” ,

the most popular group in rock music history.

Do you know what it means “The Beatles”?

The Beatles is a combination of two words: “beat” - удар , аккорд “beetles” – жуки .

What are their names?

• John Lennon
• Paul McCartney
• George Harrison
• Ringo Starr

All four Beatles were born during the 1940s and grew up in the seaport of Liverpool, the city on the banks of the river Mersey.

John Lennon formed this group and he was the leader of “The Beatles”. John formed his first group when he was still at school. It was called “The Quarrymen”. Their first single “Love Me Do” became in 1962.

John was introduced to James Paul McCartney. A year younger than John, Paul was a better guitarist and earned himself a place in the band.

Paul wanted his friend, George Harrison to join, but he was only 14 and John would not let him join the group for a year.

In January 1963 Ringo Starr joined the group.

John, Paul, George and Ringo became more than just pop-stars, they became the voice of a new generation. The Beatles showed professionalism and made impressive figures on the stage. They looked nicer than anyone else. They created a new “clean” image with short hair, white shirts and elegant suits.

Their songs and unusual sense of humour and their intelligence drew attention to them. Many people began listening to pop music. Girls loved “The Beatles” and young men tried to look like them.

During the 1960s, “The Beatles” were always in the news headlines: film, world tours and sometimes scandals. A hysteria that is called “Beatlomania” swept Britain and soon afterwards, America. John once suggested that “the Beatles” were better known than Jesus Christ.

Certainly, you know that “The Beatles” was not the first name of the group. Here you can see all the names of the group.

• The Quarrymen
• Johny and the Moondogs
• The Nurk Twins
• Long John and the Silver Beatles
• The Beatles

In 1966 Lennon met Japanese artist Yoko Ono. She brought something new to his life. And in1968 he told the other Beatles of his decision to leave the group.

The group broke up more than 35 years ago, but their songs will live forever.

What are their most famous songs?

And now I propose you to have a quiz about the band and its music:

• The group was born in...

• Liverpool London New York
• Liverpool
• London
• New York

2. The leader of this group was...

• John Lennon Paul McCartney Brian Epstein
• John Lennon
• Paul McCartney
• Brian Epstein

3. Their first single “Love Me Do” came out in...

• 1960 1962 1970
• 1960
• 1962
• 1970

4. Who wrote most of the Beatles’ songs?

• R. Starr P. McCartney G. Harrison J. Lennon
• R. Starr
• P. McCartney
• G. Harrison
• J. Lennon

5. What musical instruments did the Beatles play?

• guitars violins drums pianoes
• guitars
• violins
• drums
• pianoes

6. What was the theme of their first compositions?

• parents love school
• parents
• love
• school

7. In 1966 John Lennon met his...

• mother sister wife
• mother
• sister
• wife

8. Who was awarded the title of Lord?

• J. Lennon P. McCartney G. Harrison R. Starr
• J. Lennon
• P. McCartney
• G. Harrison
• R. Starr

9. Which one of the Beatles was murdered by a fan?

• J. Lennon P. McCartney G. Harrison R. Starr
• J. Lennon
• P. McCartney
• G. Harrison
• R. Starr

10. What was the name of their last album?

• “ Abbey Road” “ Help” “ Love” “ Let it Be”
• “ Abbey Road”
• “ Help”
• “ Love”
• “ Let it Be”