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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the sidekick of Jakka the space-boy, a comedic character recorded by George Martin?
(a) A three-legged cat.
(b) Jakka had no sidekick.
(c) A five-legged dog.
(d) Jenna the space-girl.

2. What was the cause of death of George Martin's mother?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Cerebral hemorrhage.
(d) Pneumonia.

3. In what year was George Martin born?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1926.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1936.

4. During their first meeting with George Martin, which Beatle did not speak a word?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) Pete Best.
(c) Paul McCartney.
(d) George Harrison.

5. What sort of horn is featured in the Beatles song, "Penny Lane"?
(a) Flugelhorn.
(b) Piccolo trumpet.
(c) Pocket trumpet.
(d) Trombone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the mathematical relationship between middle A, the octave above middle A, and the octave below middle A on a standard piano?

3. What was unusual about the piano-playing skill of Irving Berlin, according to George Martin?

4. Which Beatle, according to George Martin in Chapter 7, was the most proficient musician?

5. How many years after George Martin returned to England from America, did he finally receive his requested studio upgrades from EMI?

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