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

2. At the end of Chapter 1, who offered George Martin a job?
(a) Oscar Preuss.
(b) Eric Harrison.
(c) Sidney Harrison.
(d) Peter Ustinov.

3. Regarding the family flat where George Martin lived as a boy, which of the following is true?
(a) The flat had no electricity and the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(b) The flat had electricity but the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(c) The flat had electricity but no running water.
(d) The flat had no electricity and no running water.

4. George Martin's fairy godfather helped him to gain admission to which school?
(a) Royal Symphonic.
(b) Guildhall.
(c) BBC.
(d) Parlophone.

5. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?
(a) Fundraising.
(b) Composition.
(c) Recording young musicians.
(d) Sorting scores.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Early in Chapter 1, when the Beatles stood up George Martin, where did he find them?

4. According to George Martin in Chapter 2, what was the great challenge faced by classical composers in the late twentieth century?

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

(see the answer key)

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