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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 1, George Martin mentioned his membership in what dramatic group?
(a) The Four Tune Tellers.
(b) The Cavern.
(c) The Waverleys.
(d) The Quavers.

2. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?
(a) Schubert and Beethoven wrote for the masses, creating pop music for their times.
(b) Pop music generates much more revenue than classical.
(c) Pop music attracts larger audiences than classical.
(d) Classical music is formulaic, while pop music is freeform.

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

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

5. Before George Martin joined the Fleet Air Arm he worked briefly at what occupation?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Dishwasher.
(c) Surveyor.
(d) Baker.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after the wedding of George Martin and Sheena, did his mother pass away?

2. Who woke George Martin in the middle of the night, at the beginning of Chapter 1?

3. According to Chapter 2, what was George Martin's first real love in music?

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

5. Early in the Beatles' saga, who was the assistant to Neil Aspinall?

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