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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Beatles song was the first to reach number one in America?
(a) "She Loves You".
(b) "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
(c) "Yesterday".
(d) "Ticket to Ride".

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

3. In what year did the Beatles first reach number one in America?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1964.

4. Who was the first president of the London Baroque Society?
(a) Dr. Karl Oskar.
(b) George Martin.
(c) Oscar Preuss.
(d) Peter Ustinov.

5. According to George Martin in Chapter 7, Ringo Starr's lack of technical skill was made up for by what?
(a) Solid technique and individuality.
(b) Charisma.
(c) The sweet voice of Paul McCartney.
(d) The rough voice of John Lennon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was the manager of the Beatles in 1962?

3. In Chapter 7, George Martin reflects that what decision cost him millions of pounds?

4. Who was the head of Parlophone, whom George Martin met for an interview at the beginning of Chapter 3?

5. As described in Chapter 4, what are bass traps?

(see the answer key)

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