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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?
(a) Songwriter.
(b) Drummer.
(c) Tour manager.
(d) Producer.

2. As explained in Chapter 7, why was George Martin first skeptical about the Beatles?
(a) He doubted they could succeed, given their lack of musical training.
(b) He did not like their name.
(c) He was not sure a major talent could come out of any of the provinces.
(d) He was skeptical about their longish hair.

3. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?
(a) Ringo Starr.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) Paul McCartney.
(d) Brian Epstein.

4. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

5. In Chapter 7 George Martin and Judy took their first trip to which club, where the Beatles often performed?
(a) The Cave.
(b) The Liverpool Lounge.
(c) Studio Fifty-Four.
(d) The Cavern Club.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?

2. In Chapter 1, George Martin wanted the Beatles to record two songs in which foreign language?

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

4. Why does George Martin say he could not have written Beatles tunes?

5. George Martin perceived which Beatle to be the leader of the group, early in their relationship, as described in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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