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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) Ringo Starr.
(c) Paul McCartney.
(d) Brian Epstein.

2. What was the cause of death of George Martin's mother?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Cerebral hemorrhage.
(d) Suicide.

3. What was the profession of George Martin's father?
(a) Baker.
(b) Musician.
(c) Actor.
(d) Carpenter.

4. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?
(a) Fundraising.
(b) Recording young musicians.
(c) Sorting scores.
(d) Composition.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did George Martin stop taking piano lessons after only eight lessons?

3. What, according to George Martin, is the real wonder of music and orchestration?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 3, George Martin went to Abbey Road to visit which studio?

5. At the end of Chapter 1, who offered George Martin a job?

(see the answer key)

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