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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their first meeting with George Martin, which Beatle did not speak a word?
(a) Paul McCartney.
(b) Pete Best.
(c) George Harrison.
(d) John Lennon.

2. The original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone was set to last for how long?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Five years.
(d) One year.

3. Who are the two children of George Martin and Sheena?
(a) Lindy and Bindy.
(b) Lundy and Froggy.
(c) Bundy and Poggy.
(d) Pundy and Boggy.

4. Whom does George Martin refer to as his fairy godfather?
(a) Oscar Preuss.
(b) Eric Harrison.
(c) Sidney Harrison.
(d) George Harrison.

5. As described in Chapter 4, what are bass traps?
(a) Devices for altering the frequency of bass guitars.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) Special strings for bass guitars, featuring extra vibration.
(d) Chimney-like objects used to absorb bass frequencies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?

2. Which Beatles song was the first to feature other musicians, in addition to the four Beatles and George Martin?

3. In Chapter 10 George Martin describes his disappointment with EMI, due to their unwillingness to pay him a bonus, using what British turn of phrase?

4. In what city were the Beatles trapped in an overloaded elevator?

5. How much were the Beatles to receive per record in royalties, per their original contract with Parlophone?

(see the answer key)

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