The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny)

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

• Their new 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 that they couldn't hear their own music.

What does the word flattered mean?

• something that makes you feel honored or special

• acting with honor and respect

• you see or notice more details than other people

Which of the following detail supports the idea that The Beatles were a funny band?

• The Beatles tried to make a good impression

  with their new producer,

• The Beatles performed for hours and hours

  for very little pay.

• They

  answered

  interview

  questions in

  a silly way.

• The Fab Four flew to New York and

  performed on The Ed Sullivan Show.

When a reporter asked where John would like to go that he hadn't been yet, where did he say?

• home

• Shea Stadium

• Candlestick Park

• to the toppermost

A polished performance would look ______________.

• perfect

• funny

• sloppy

• slow

In paragraphs 17-18, what text evidence supports the idea that the Beatles were funny?

• Everyone laughed at them asking the audience to clap.

• The royalty in the audience laughed at them.

• Everyone giggled, including the Queen Mother

• When they asked the audience to clap along they also asked the royal family to rattle their jewelry. Everyone laughed including the royal family.

Something I have regretted is ______________.

• getting plenty of sleep

• eating a yummy breakfast

• not studying for my test

• playing with my new toy

An observant person would _____________.

• miss what happened

• smile

• cry

• notice any changes

What is one main idea 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.

I would be stunned to see ___________ at school.

• my classmate

• an apple

• a book

• a tiger