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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Early in the Beatles' saga, who was the assistant to Neil Aspinall?
(a) George Harrison.
(b) Mal Evans.
(c) George Martin.
(d) Brian Epstein.

2. Who was the sidekick of Jakka the space-boy, a comedic character recorded by George Martin?
(a) A three-legged cat.
(b) A five-legged dog.
(c) Jenna the space-girl.
(d) Jakka had no sidekick.

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

4. Who created the Beatles' early image, featuring their famous haircuts?
(a) George Martin.
(b) Pete Best.
(c) Brian Epstein.
(d) Sid Coleman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At Abbey Road, what skills did George Martin realize were required to make recordings, in addition to technical abilities?

2. While George Martin's main instrument was the piano, what was his second instrument at music school?

3. Before George Martin joined the Fleet Air Arm he worked briefly at what occupation?

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

5. In what year was George Martin born?

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