The Beatles

According to the passage, why did the Beatles stop doing major concerts?

• their music was less popular with their fans

• they began making music that was too difficult to play at shows

• they had run out of energy from giving so many performances

• the crowds were so loud they couldn't hear their own music

What is one main idea of the passage?

• The Beatles used many different styles in their music

• The Beatles had trouble dealing with finding fame so quickly

• The Beatles' Sense of humor helped them deal with many things

• The Beatles' popularity went down once they stopped doing major concerts

The Beatles were very funny, they were __________.

• flattered

• hilarious

• stunned

• polished

Beatlemania caused some fans to get stepped on or _________.

• hilarious

• trampled

• polished

• observant

What is one main idea from this biography about the Beatles?

• The Beatles popularity stopped after four years.

• The Beatles are famous for hip hop music.

• The Beatles had a sense of humor that helped them along the way.

• The Beatles had trouble finding a name that stuck.

How does the author prove to the reader that being famous was difficult for the Beatles?

• by including the interview with the question and answers

• by giving information about the royal family performance

• by explaining how they were treated by the fans

• by telling about their trip to the Ed Sullivan Show

What genre is The Beatles were Fab and They were Funny too?

• Narrative

• Narrative Nonfiction

• Autobiography

• Biography

This biography describes Beatlemania as INTENSE. What do you think INTENSE means in this sentence?

• caused great excitement

• made a lot of money

• got a lot of attention

• was hard to understand

At first, the Beatles thought the band was GOING NOWHERE. What does the phrase going nowhere mean?

• they were lost in town; they did not know the right direction

• their band was not having fun; they needed new members

• they were not invited to America; only to London

• they were not progressing; things were not going their way

What candy from England did the Beatles enjoy?

• Squishy Jelly Babies

• Sweet and Sour Skittles

• Fruity and Tropical Jelly Beans

• Vanilla Ice Cream Soda