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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 were the four Beatles who first met with George Martin in 1962?
(a) John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Best.
(b) Brian Epstein, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Pete Best.
(c) John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Brian Epstein, and Pete Best.
(d) Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best, and Ringo Starr.

2. Why is it almost never cost effective to play classical music live in modern times, according to George Martin?
(a) Audiences will not pay high ticket prices.
(b) The sheer number of musicians needed to form an orchestra.
(c) Finding enough talented musicians to form an orchestra is difficult.
(d) Most people prefer to buy recordings rather than attend live performances.

3. Which small American record label released "She Loves You" after Capitol Records refused?
(a) EMI Records.
(b) VJ Records.
(c) Decca Records.
(d) Swan Records.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the British Embassy in 1964, what did one Beatle fan do to Ringo Starr?

3. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?

4. After hearing the Beatles play for the first time live, George Martin wanted to replace which musician?

5. Which Beatles song was the first to feature other musicians, in addition to the four Beatles and George Martin?

(see the answer key)

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