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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 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the second layer in a four-track recording?
(a) Harmonies, such as piano or guitar.
(b) The lead voice.
(c) Extra bits, called sweetening.
(d) Rhythm, such as drums and bass.

2. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?
(a) Fundraising.
(b) Recording young musicians.
(c) Composition.
(d) Sorting scores.

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

4. According to George Martin in Chapter 4, why is a human voice more interesting than a synthesizer?
(a) The human voice includes variations in pitch and tone.
(b) The human voice touches one's soul.
(c) The human voice is male or female.
(d) The human voice enunciates words better.

5. What sound near the end of "Good Morning" sounded remarkably like the guitar at the beginning of "Sergeant Pepper", allowing for an easy fusion of "Good Morning" and the "Sergeant Pepper Reprise"?
(a) A horse neighing.
(b) A man laughing.
(c) A chicken clucking.
(d) A baby crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?

2. George Martin and his second wife, Judy Lockhart-Smith, attended the Beatles' fancy dress party for "Magical Mystery Tour" as what characters?

3. Which Beatle, according to George Martin in Chapter 7, was the most proficient musician?

4. What is the length of the tubing in a French horn?

5. As described in Chapter 10, why did George Martin hesitate to honor John Lennon's request to fuse two versions of "Strawberry Fields"?

(see the answer key)

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