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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The B-side of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do" was what?
(a) "P.S. I Love You".
(b) "All You Need Is Love".
(c) "She Loves You".
(d) "I want to Hold Your Hand".

2. 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".

3. What, according to George Martin, is the real wonder of music and orchestration?
(a) You can actually paint sound.
(b) Everyone hears notes differently.
(c) Music is the common language of all people.
(d) Notes on the page become sound in the ear.

4. At the time George Martin took over Parlophone, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, and Peggy Lee were signed with which American label?
(a) RCA.
(b) Capitol.
(c) Parlophone.
(d) Apple.

5. As described in Chapter 10, the British Post Office prevented the Mastersingers from singing a choral version of what?
(a) The history of British stamps.
(b) Postal employee regulations.
(c) Addresses of government officials.
(d) The telephone directory.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During their first meeting with George Martin, who was the most talkative Beatle?

3. Which Beatles song was the first to reach number one in America?

4. Who created the Beatles' early image, featuring their famous haircuts?

5. What password did the Beatles invent, to warn each other about dubious fans approaching?

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