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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, George Martin wanted the Beatles to record two songs in which foreign language?
(a) German.
(b) Japanese.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

2. George Martin witnessed an argument between Frank Sinatra and Voyle Gilmore during his first trip to America, regarding what topic?
(a) Sinatra did not like the quality of the studio equipment.
(b) Sinatra did not like his newest album cover, featuring a TWA airliner.
(c) Sinatra wanted to record in London rather than in New York.
(d) Sinatra wanted to record some Beatles tracks.

3. Chapter 1 begins with George Martin waking up where?
(a) A recording studio.
(b) A house he purchased in London.
(c) A Paris hotel room.
(d) His childhood home.

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

5. According to George Martin in Chapter 7, Ringo Starr's lack of technical skill was made up for by what?
(a) Solid technique and individuality.
(b) The rough voice of John Lennon.
(c) The sweet voice of Paul McCartney.
(d) Charisma.

Short Answer Questions

1. The B-side of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do" was what?

2. During their first meeting with George Martin, who was the most talkative Beatle?

3. Which film won the Oscar for musical direction, in the year George Martin was nominated?

4. By the end of Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?

5. What problem was discovered at AIR, while Laurence Olivier was recording "Julius Caesar"?

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