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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?
(a) Sidney Harrison.
(b) Oscar Preuss.
(c) Peter Ustinov.
(d) Dr. Karl Haas.

2. 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-tracked sploshing flange.
(d) Triple-sploshing bifurcated flange.

3. Engelbert Humperdinck's single, "Release Me," prevented which double-A-side Beatles record from reaching number one?
(a) "Penny Lane" and "Strawberry Fields".
(b) "Penny Lane" and "Paperback Writer".
(c) "Paperback Writer" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds".
(d) "Yesterday" and "Strawberry Fields".

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On George Harrison's "Within You Without You", what Indian violin is featured?

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

3. What was the profession of George Martin's father?

4. Whom does George Martin refer to as his fairy godfather?

5. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?

(see the answer key)

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