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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the first layer in a four-track recording?
(a) Extra bits, called sweetening.
(b) The lead voice.
(c) Rhythm, such as drums and bass.
(d) Harmonies, such as piano or guitar.

2. Who was the head of Parlophone, whom George Martin met for an interview at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Sidney Harrison.
(b) Eric Harrison.
(c) Brian Epstein.
(d) Oscar Preuss.

3. As described early in Chapter 8, what was one of the main reasons George Martin enjoyed working with the Beatles?
(a) He became a multi-millionaire.
(b) He earned the respect of his mentors.
(c) Their success allowed him to retire early.
(d) Their success won him artistic freedom.

4. While in the Fleet Air Arm, George Martin was invited to appear on which BBC program?
(a) "Army Marches".
(b) "Navy Mixture".
(c) "Benny Hill Show".
(d) "Top of the Pops".

5. The head of promotions at Parlophone was related to which other person in the book?
(a) George Martin.
(b) Sidney Harrison.
(c) Oscar Preuss.
(d) John Lennon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Early in the Beatles' saga, who was the assistant to Neil Aspinall?

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

3. As described in Chapter 10, the British Post Office prevented the Mastersingers from singing a choral version of what?

4. What was the first difference George Martin noticed at Capitol Studios in America, as compared to Abbey Road, as described in Chapter 8?

5. What reason did George Martin offer, in Chapter 1, for marrying his first wife, Sheena?

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