Vocabulary
About the Story
Comp Questions 1
Comp Questions 2
100

Very funny

Hilarious

100

What is the genre of this story?

Biography

100

Where did the Beatles grow up?

Liverpool, England

100

What is the name for the time period that the Beatles became extremely famous and loved by thousands?

Beatlemania 

200

surprised or shocked by something

stunned

200

What form of art is this story written about?

Music
200

What helped the band members decide on the name "The Beatles"?

It made them laugh

200
What was remarkable about the Beatles appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in America?

It was the most watched TV show in history

300

stepped on, damaged, or crushed

trampled

300

In what order are the events are these story told?

Sequential or chronological order

300

"Played circles around them" is an example of what kind of figurative language?

Idiom

300

How did the Beatles respond to reporters many questions?

They answered with silly responses.

400

to feel sorry for doing something; you wish you hadn't

regretted

400

How many band members made up The Beatles?

Four (Fab Four)

400

What helped the Beatles through challenging times?

They used humor

400

What was one reason that Beatlemania came to an end?

Their songs were getting harder to play live, they were in fear of being trampled by fans, they wanted to go home

500

to act calm, formal, and proper

dignified

500

What were the names of the four Beatles?

John, Paul, George, and Ringo

500

What did American fans throw on stage at the Beatles?

Jellybeans 

500

Why were the Beatles considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time?

Their witty wordplay was unique, they set trends, they adapted their music to unique styles, recorded over 200 songs