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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Early in Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?
(a) Overseeing classical music.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Sorting scores.
(d) Composition.

3. Which Beatles song was the first to reach number one in America?
(a) "She Loves You".
(b) "Yesterday".
(c) "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
(d) "Ticket to Ride".

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

5. "Love Me Do" hit what number in the charts?
(a) Twenty.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Seventeen.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?

2. After how many attempts, as described in Chapter 9, did Capitol Records agree to release Beatles records?

3. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?

4. What reason did George Martin offer, in Chapter 1, for marrying his first wife, Sheena?

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

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