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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why did George Martin leave EMI, even though they ultimately agreed to pay him a commission as he requested?
(a) If he received a commission, he would receive no salary.
(b) If he received a commission, he would no longer be allowed to work with established artists, including the Beatles.
(c) EMI wanted to tie the commission to a specific profit range.
(d) The deal was structured in such a sneaky way that, after subtracting overhead, George Martin would actually owe EMI money.
2. While George Martin's main instrument was the piano, what was his second instrument at music school?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Flute.
(c) French horn.
(d) Oboe.
3. How long after the wedding of George Martin and Sheena, did his mother pass away?
(a) Three years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) One week.
4. 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) Extra bits, called sweetening.
(c) Harmonies, such as piano or guitar.
(d) The lead voice.
5. What was unusual about the piano-playing skill of Irving Berlin, according to George Martin?
(a) He could only play in G flat.
(b) He could only play with his eyes closed.
(c) He could not play the piano without accompaniment.
(d) He could only play his own compositions.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is it almost never cost effective to play classical music live in modern times, according to George Martin?
2. While in the Fleet Air Arm, George Martin was invited to appear on which BBC program?
3. Which group of painters is George Martin's favorite?
4. At the time George Martin took over Parlophone, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, and Peggy Lee were signed with which American label?
5. What two career paths did George Martin consider before joining the Fleet Air Arm?
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