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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

2. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?
(a) Orchestration is more difficult than composition.
(b) Orchestration is easier than composition.
(c) Orchestration is a matter of giving color to lines that are already there.
(d) Orchestration involves changing a composition, as an editor changes a manuscript.

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 won him artistic freedom.
(d) Their success allowed him to retire early.

4. When ADT was first applied to John Lennon's voice, what made-up phrase did George Martin use to describe the mechanics?
(a) Double-bifurcated sploshing flange.
(b) Double-flanged sploshing bifurcator.
(c) Triple-sploshing bifurcated flange.
(d) Triple-tracked sploshing flange.

5. What is a common mistake made by producers and musicians alike, according to George Martin in Chapter 4?
(a) Recording at too high a volume for standard record players in the 60s and 70s.
(b) Over-orchestrating their songs.
(c) Not copyrighting their material.
(d) Not protecting their ears from damage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?

2. Who were the four Beatles who first met with George Martin in 1962?

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

4. Which Beatles associate died from an accidental overdose in August 1967?

5. In 1977, how did Paul McCartney compensate for sound differences when performing "Live and Let Die" in concert?

(see the answer key)

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