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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, which two songs did George Martin want the Beatles to record in a foreign language?
(a) "Yesterday" and "Ticket to Ride".
(b) "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
(c) "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Yesterday".
(d) "Ticket to Ride" and "She Loves You".

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

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

4. By the end of Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?
(a) Manager of the Beatles.
(b) Equipment manager.
(c) Head of the record label.
(d) Lead promoter.

5. Regarding the family flat where George Martin lived as a boy, which of the following is true?
(a) The flat had electricity but the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(b) The flat had electricity but no running water.
(c) The flat had no electricity and no running water.
(d) The flat had no electricity and the only water supply was a sink on the landing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did George Martin believe would replace discs played by needles, at the time his book was written?

2. The "Yellow Submarine" story was written by Erich Segal, who later found fame with what novel-turned-film?

3. George Martin wrote the musical score for which Michael Caine film, following the success of "Yellow Submarine"?

4. How long after the wedding of George Martin and Sheena, did his mother pass away?

5. After attending a concert, George Martin met Eric Harrison, a musician who played which instrument?

(see the answer key)

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