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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 woke George Martin in the middle of the night, at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Brian Epstein.
(b) Neil Aspinall.
(c) Paul McCartney.
(d) Mal Evans.

2. According to George Martin in Chapter 2, what was the great challenge faced by classical composers in the late twentieth century?
(a) Not being influenced by pop music.
(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) Making a living.

3. 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, head of EMI.
(c) Dr. Karl Haas, head of EMI.
(d) Dr. Karl Oskar, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.

4. What was the name of George Martin's first band?
(a) The Quavers.
(b) The Four Tune Tellers.
(c) The Waverleys.
(d) The Beatles.

5. While George Martin's main instrument was the piano, what was his second instrument at music school?
(a) French horn.
(b) Flute.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Oboe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does George Martin refer to as his fairy godfather?

2. What was the cause of death of George Martin's mother?

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

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

5. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?

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