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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?
(a) Oscar Preuss.
(b) Peter Ustinov.
(c) Sidney Harrison.
(d) Dr. Karl Haas.

2. Which Beatles song was the first to reach number one in America?
(a) "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
(b) "Ticket to Ride".
(c) "Yesterday".
(d) "She Loves You".

3. According to George Martin in Chapter 2, what was the great challenge faced by classical composers in the late twentieth century?
(a) They must create a new sound, or else risk being categorized by the style they emulate.
(b) Finding enough talented musicians to form an orchestra.
(c) Not being influenced by pop music.
(d) Making a living.

4. At Abbey Road, what skills did George Martin realize were required to make recordings, in addition to technical abilities?
(a) Diplomatic skills and tact.
(b) Carpentry.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Promotion and public relations.

5. Chapter 1 begins with George Martin waking up where?
(a) His childhood home.
(b) A house he purchased in London.
(c) A Paris hotel room.
(d) A recording studio.

Short Answer Questions

1. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?

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

3. In what year was George Martin born?

4. When George Martin was a child, his grandmother lived where?

5. While in the Fleet Air Arm, George Martin was invited to appear on which BBC program?

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