The Beatles Were Fab

The passage suggests that the Beatles were popular for several reasons. Besides their music, what was one major reason for the group's popularity?

• They were interesting people.

• They appeared on television often.

• They were managed by a good producer.

• They were one of the only major bands of their time.

How does the passage support the idea that fame was challenging for the Beatles?

• It explains the greed of the group's producers.

• It tells the story of the group's early days in Liverpool.

• It reports on certain talks between the group's members.

• It gives information about the actions of the group's fans.

How does the passage support the idea that fame was challenging for the Beatles?

• It explains the greed of the group's producers.

• It tells the story of the group's early days in Liverpool.

• It reports on certain talks between the group's members.

• It gives information about the actions of the group's fans.

The passage describes Beatlemania as intense. This means that Beatlemania....

• got a lot of attention.

• was difficult to understand.

• made a lot of money.

• caused great excitement.

Where was the Beatles' last major concert?

• Liverpool

• San Francisco

• Europe

• Greenland

Which of the statements below is a fact?

• During their last major concert, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, the fans huddled together on a chilly night.

• Beethoven is great, especially his poems.

• The boys were as silly as they were when they were in Liverpool.

• The Beatles are great!

Which of the following is an opinion?

• John played guitar and harmonica.

• Paul started out playing trumpet, but traded it for guitar.

• Ringo was the best drummer in Liverpool.

• George had a guitar too.

Where did the Fab Four grow up?

• Penny Lane

• The 1940's and 50's

• Liverpool

• Dayton

Why did the Fab Four choose the name "The Beatles"?

• They thought that the name was funny, and it stuck, or seemed to fit them best.

• They had their producer help them choose their name.

• They chose the first one that came to their mind.

• Their drum set already said "The Beatles" on it, so they decided to keep the name.

What is the genre of this story?

• autobiography

• biography

• fantasy

• fiction