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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The composer Bach trudged hundreds of miles in a failed attempt to meet which other musician, according to George Martin in Chapter 2?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Debussy.
(c) Handel.
(d) Chopin.

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

3. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?
(a) Tour manager.
(b) Songwriter.
(c) Producer.
(d) Drummer.

4. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

5. Why did George Martin stop taking piano lessons after only eight lessons?
(a) His mother died.
(b) The lessons were too expensive.
(c) The instructor moved away.
(d) His mother had a row with his instructor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?

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

4. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?

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

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