All You Need Is Ears Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

George Martin
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All You Need Is Ears Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?
(a) Pop music generates much more revenue than classical.
(b) Classical music is formulaic, while pop music is freeform.
(c) Pop music attracts larger audiences than classical.
(d) Schubert and Beethoven wrote for the masses, creating pop music for their times.

2. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?
(a) Recording young musicians.
(b) Fundraising.
(c) Sorting scores.
(d) Composition.

3. At the British Embassy in 1964, what did one Beatle fan do to Ringo Starr?
(a) Steal his wallet.
(b) Snip off a piece of his hair.
(c) Propose.
(d) Kiss him.

4. After his first trip to America, Brian Epstein returned with a song written by which undiscovered composer?
(a) Dick James.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) Burt Bacharach.
(d) Irving Berlin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the fourth layer in a four-track recording?

2. Who was the first president of the London Baroque Society?

3. During their first meeting with George Martin, which Beatle did not speak a word?

4. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?

5. According to George Martin in Chapter 2, what was the great challenge faced by classical composers in the late twentieth century?

(see the answer key)

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