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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 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the third layer in a four-track recording?
(a) Harmonies, such as piano or guitar.
(b) Rhythm, such as drums and bass.
(c) The lead voice.
(d) Extra bits, called sweetening.

2. How many years after George Martin returned to England from America, did he finally receive his requested studio upgrades from EMI?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?
(a) Dr. Karl Haas, head of EMI.
(b) Dr. Karl Haas, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(c) Dr. Karl Oskar, head of EMI.
(d) Dr. Karl Oskar, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.

4. Members of what group invented an instrument called a Gizmo?
(a) America.
(b) The Ramones.
(c) Winter Consort.
(d) Deep Purple.

5. How far above the original floor does the studio floor at AIR's first studio float?
(a) Two feet.
(b) One foot.
(c) Two inches.
(d) One inch.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in Chapter 4, what is the normal range of hearing for humans?

2. Why did George Martin ultimately agree, in 1976, to score the "Sergeant Pepper" film featuring the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton?

3. What is the mathematical relationship between middle A, the octave above middle A, and the octave below middle A on a standard piano?

4. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?

5. Who are the two children of George Martin and Sheena?

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