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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Abbey Road, what skills did George Martin realize were required to make recordings, in addition to technical abilities?
(a) Diplomatic skills and tact.
(b) Promotion and public relations.
(c) Carpentry.
(d) Accounting.

2. After attending a concert, George Martin met Eric Harrison, a musician who played which instrument?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Oboe.
(d) Piano.

3. During his first meeting with George Martin, the Beatles' manager said that everyone in Liverpool described them in what way?
(a) Twenty-three skidoo.
(b) The best thing since sliced bread.
(c) The bee's knees.
(d) The cat's pajamas.

4. According to Chapter 2, what was George Martin's first real love in music?
(a) Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor".
(b) Chopin's "Fantaisie in F minor".
(c) Debussy's "Deux Arabesques".
(d) Debussy's "L'Après-midi d'une faune".

5. Early in Chapter 1, when the Beatles stood up George Martin, where did he find them?
(a) The Hotel Georges Cinq.
(b) The Hotel Georges Deux.
(c) The Hotel Jacques Trois.
(d) The Hotel Jacques Cinq.

6. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?
(a) Dr. Karl Oskar, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(b) Dr. Karl Oskar, head of EMI.
(c) Dr. Karl Haas, head of EMI.
(d) Dr. Karl Haas, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.

7. Before George Martin joined the Fleet Air Arm he worked briefly at what occupation?
(a) Surveyor.
(b) Baker.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Dishwasher.

8. The title of the book and of Chapter 4 is a pun on what Beatles song?
(a) "Love Is All You Need".
(b) "All You Need Is Tears".
(c) "All You Need Is Love".
(d) "Ears Are All You Need".

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

10. The Beatles first signed with which publisher in America?
(a) Brian Epstein.
(b) Dick Clark.
(c) Dick James.
(d) Pete Best.

11. As described in Chapter 4, what are bass traps?
(a) Chimney-like objects used to absorb bass frequencies.
(b) Devices for altering the frequency of bass guitars.
(c) Special strings for bass guitars, featuring extra vibration.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

12. 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.

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

14. Regarding the family flat where George Martin lived as a boy, which of the following is true?
(a) The flat had electricity but the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(b) The flat had no electricity and no running water.
(c) The flat had no electricity and the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(d) The flat had electricity but no running water.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, which two songs did George Martin want the Beatles to record in a foreign language?

2. The composer Bach trudged hundreds of miles in a failed attempt to meet which other musician, according to George Martin in Chapter 2?

3. The original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone was set to last for how long?

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

5. When George Martin was a child, his grandmother lived where?

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