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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 Beatles song was the first to feature other musicians, in addition to the four Beatles and George Martin?
(a) "A Day in the Life".
(b) "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds".
(c) "Paperback Writer".
(d) "Yesterday".

2. Chapter 4 opens with George Martin's discussion of what, and its relationship to sound and music?
(a) Architecture.
(b) The economy.
(c) Pop culture.
(d) Art.

3. What was George Martin's complaint, in Chapter 4, regarding a beautiful villa in Portugal?
(a) Lack of equipment for playing music.
(b) Curved walls that made him dizzy.
(c) Poor acoustics.
(d) Too much furniture.

4. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?
(a) July 9, 1961.
(b) August 12, 1963.
(c) September 11, 1962.
(d) July 22, 1962.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was the manager of the Beatles in 1962?

3. The original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone was set to last for how long?

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

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

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