Day13 Reading Quiz AD3

What quotation sparked controversy for John Lennon?

• "We're more popular than Jesus now."

• "Christianity will go."

• "Our fantastic Beatle boycott is still in effect."

• 1. "I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky."

In what country did the controversy initially go unnoticed?

• England

• Canada

• America

• Australia

What was the original context of John Lennon's remarks?

• A boast about the Beatles' popularity.

• A sardonic commentary on the waning importance of religion.

• A promotion for a new album.

• A critique of American culture.

How did the American press contribute to the escalation of the controversy?

• By downplaying Lennon's comments.

• By ignoring the controversy.

• By sensationalizing and focusing on the "Bigger than Jesus" headline.

• 4. By seeking an official apology from John Lennon.

What did some Bible Belt disc jockeys vow in response to Lennon's remarks?

• A ban on Beatles music.

• An eternal boycott on Beatles merchandise.

• A public apology from John Lennon.

• A burning of Beatles records.

What was the plan in Birmingham and other cities in the South regarding Beatles records?

• To sell them at discounted prices.

• To organize fan appreciation events.

• To burn the Beatles records turned in by angry listeners.

• 6. To display them in a museum.

Why did John Lennon offer an apology?

• He regretted becoming more popular than Jesus.

• He wanted to end the Beatles boycott.

• He apologized for the declining popularity of Christianity.

• He felt misunderstood and didn't intend to create hatred.