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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Beatle, according to George Martin in Chapter 7, was the most proficient musician?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) George Harrison.
(c) Paul McCartney.
(d) Ringo Starr.

2. What reason did George Martin offer, in Chapter 1, for marrying his first wife, Sheena?
(a) Rebellion against his mother.
(b) Her family's wealth.
(c) Young love.
(d) Her singing voice.

3. George Martin's new business, AIR, is an acronym for what?
(a) Artists Independently Recording.
(b) Associated Independent Recording.
(c) Artistic Institute of Recording.
(d) Associated Independent Records.

4. Regarding the family flat where George Martin lived as a boy, which of the following is true?
(a) The flat had electricity but the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(b) The flat had no electricity and the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(c) The flat had electricity but no running water.
(d) The flat had no electricity and no running water.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?

2. The B-side of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do" was what?

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

4. During his first meeting with George Martin, the Beatles' manager said that everyone in Liverpool described them in what way?

5. In Chapter 7, George Martin reflects that what decision cost him millions of pounds?

(see the answer key)

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