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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eight.

4. What is a common mistake made by producers and musicians alike, according to George Martin in Chapter 4?
(a) Not protecting their ears from damage.
(b) Over-orchestrating their songs.
(c) Not copyrighting their material.
(d) Recording at too high a volume for standard record players in the 60s and 70s.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The title of the book and of Chapter 4 is a pun on what Beatles song?

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

3. George Martin guesses he was how old when his family got a piano?

4. What two career paths did George Martin consider before joining the Fleet Air Arm?

5. Who was the head of Parlophone, whom George Martin met for an interview at the beginning of Chapter 3?

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