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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 4 opens with George Martin's discussion of what, and its relationship to sound and music?
(a) Art.
(b) Pop culture.
(c) Architecture.
(d) The economy.

2. Who found a solution to the noise problem caused by extra tracks multiplying hiss and crackle?
(a) Dick James.
(b) Thomas Dolby.
(c) George Martin.
(d) Dr. Ray Dolby.

3. As explained in Chapter 7, why was George Martin first skeptical about the Beatles?
(a) He doubted they could succeed, given their lack of musical training.
(b) He did not like their name.
(c) He was skeptical about their longish hair.
(d) He was not sure a major talent could come out of any of the provinces.

4. Which Beatles associate died from an accidental overdose in August 1967?
(a) Neil Aspinall.
(b) Magic Alex.
(c) Brian Epstein.
(d) Pete Best.

5. At the time "All You Need Is Ears" was written, what equipment was used to alter the pitch of a human voice recording?
(a) Eventide Harmoniser.
(b) Harmonising Eventide.
(c) Vocal Harmoniser.
(d) Harmonising Vocaliser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of horn is featured in the Beatles song, "Penny Lane"?

2. During the Beatles' first visit to America, according to George Martin in Chapter 9, what did some middle-aged men on Fifth Avenue wear to show they were in tune?

3. Who woke George Martin in the middle of the night, at the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?

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

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