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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, George Martin reflects that what decision cost him millions of pounds?
(a) Selling his rights to the Beatles catalog to Michael Jackson.
(b) Turning down an offer to buy a share in Dick Clark Music.
(c) Refusing to publish the Beatles' music worldwide.
(d) Turning down an offer to buy a share in Dick James Music.

2. Who was the first president of the London Baroque Society?
(a) Dr. Karl Oskar.
(b) George Martin.
(c) Oscar Preuss.
(d) Peter Ustinov.

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

4. What was the cause of death of George Martin's mother?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Cerebral hemorrhage.
(d) Suicide.

5. In Chapter 1, which two songs did George Martin want the Beatles to record in a foreign language?
(a) "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Yesterday".
(b) "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
(c) "Yesterday" and "Ticket to Ride".
(d) "Ticket to Ride" and "She Loves You".

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As explained in Chapter 4, what is the normal range of hearing for humans?

3. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?

4. How did the recording tape used at Capitol in 1958 differ from the tape used at Abbey Road?

5. How long after the wedding of George Martin and Sheena, did his mother pass away?

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