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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 2, what was George Martin's first real love in music?
(a) Debussy's "Deux Arabesques".
(b) Debussy's "L'Après-midi d'une faune".
(c) Chopin's "Fantaisie in F minor".
(d) Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor".

2. What was George Martin's complaint, in Chapter 4, regarding a beautiful villa in Portugal?
(a) Too much furniture.
(b) Curved walls that made him dizzy.
(c) Poor acoustics.
(d) Lack of equipment for playing music.

3. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Two.

4. After attending a concert, George Martin met Eric Harrison, a musician who played which instrument?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Piano.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Oboe.

5. In 1977, how did Paul McCartney compensate for sound differences when performing "Live and Let Die" in concert?
(a) He encouraged the audience to sing along.
(b) He lip-synched to a recording of the song.
(c) He compensated for less orchestration by adding more guitars and drums.
(d) He compensated for less orchestration by adding lasers and explosions.

Short Answer Questions

1. The original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone was set to last for how long?

2. The Beatles first signed with which publisher in America?

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

4. During their first meeting with George Martin, who was the most talkative Beatle?

5. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?

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