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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What two career paths did George Martin consider before joining the Fleet Air Arm?
(a) Baking and woodworking.
(b) Architecture and woodworking.
(c) Aircraft design and baking.
(d) Architecture and aircraft design.

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

4. In what year was George Martin born?
(a) 1928.
(b) 1926.
(c) 1930.
(d) 1936.

5. Why is it almost never cost effective to play classical music live in modern times, according to George Martin?
(a) Most people prefer to buy recordings rather than attend live performances.
(b) Audiences will not pay high ticket prices.
(c) The sheer number of musicians needed to form an orchestra.
(d) Finding enough talented musicians to form an orchestra is difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, George Martin wanted the Beatles to record two songs in which foreign language?

2. Early in Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?

3. In what year did the Beatles first reach number one in America?

4. What, according to George Martin, is the real wonder of music and orchestration?

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

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