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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Engelbert Humperdinck's single, "Release Me," prevented which double-A-side Beatles record from reaching number one?
(a) "Penny Lane" and "Paperback Writer".
(b) "Paperback Writer" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds".
(c) "Yesterday" and "Strawberry Fields".
(d) "Penny Lane" and "Strawberry Fields".

2. How much were the Beatles to receive per record in royalties, per their original contract with Parlophone?
(a) One-half pound.
(b) One pound.
(c) Two pennies.
(d) One penny.

3. Why did George Martin leave EMI, even though they ultimately agreed to pay him a commission as he requested?
(a) If he received a commission, he would receive no salary.
(b) The deal was structured in such a sneaky way that, after subtracting overhead, George Martin would actually owe EMI money.
(c) EMI wanted to tie the commission to a specific profit range.
(d) If he received a commission, he would no longer be allowed to work with established artists, including the Beatles.

4. As stated in Chapter 8, in what year did George Martin make his first trip to America?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1968.

5. Why does George Martin say he could not have written Beatles tunes?
(a) He lacked their rhyming ability.
(b) He lacked their ability to tell a story through song.
(c) He lacked the group's simple approach.
(d) He could not play the guitar.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to George Martin in Chapter 7, Ringo Starr's lack of technical skill was made up for by what?

2. The title of the book and of Chapter 4 is a pun on what Beatles song?

3. When ADT was first applied to John Lennon's voice, what made-up phrase did George Martin use to describe the mechanics?

4. Who created the Beatles' early image, featuring their famous haircuts?

5. "Love Me Do" hit what number in the charts?

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