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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What, according to George Martin, is the real wonder of music and orchestration?
(a) Everyone hears notes differently.
(b) Music is the common language of all people.
(c) You can actually paint sound.
(d) Notes on the page become sound in the ear.

3. According to Chapter 2, what was George Martin's first real love in music?
(a) Chopin's "Fantaisie in F minor".
(b) Debussy's "L'Après-midi d'une faune".
(c) Debussy's "Deux Arabesques".
(d) Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor".

4. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Twelve.

5. After his first trip to America, Brian Epstein returned with a song written by which undiscovered composer?
(a) Dick James.
(b) Irving Berlin.
(c) Elvis Presley.
(d) Burt Bacharach.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Beatles' first recording session, George Martin wanted to replace which Beatle with a studio musician?

2. After how many attempts, as described in Chapter 9, did Capitol Records agree to release Beatles records?

3. The head of promotions at Parlophone was related to which other person in the book?

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

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

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