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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time George Martin took over Parlophone, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, and Peggy Lee were signed with which American label?
(a) Apple.
(b) Capitol.
(c) Parlophone.
(d) RCA.

2. By the end of Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?
(a) Equipment manager.
(b) Head of the record label.
(c) Manager of the Beatles.
(d) Lead promoter.

3. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?
(a) August 12, 1963.
(b) September 11, 1962.
(c) July 9, 1961.
(d) July 22, 1962.

4. What is a common mistake made by producers and musicians alike, according to George Martin in Chapter 4?
(a) Recording at too high a volume for standard record players in the 60s and 70s.
(b) Not copyrighting their material.
(c) Not protecting their ears from damage.
(d) Over-orchestrating their songs.

5. What was the profession of George Martin's father?
(a) Musician.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Baker.
(d) Actor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to George Martin in Chapter 4, why is a human voice more interesting than a synthesizer?

3. The head of promotions at Parlophone was related to which other person in the book?

4. At Abbey Road, what skills did George Martin realize were required to make recordings, in addition to technical abilities?

5. Chapter 1 begins with George Martin waking up where?

(see the answer key)

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