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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?
(a) Orchestration is a matter of giving color to lines that are already there.
(b) Orchestration is easier than composition.
(c) Orchestration involves changing a composition, as an editor changes a manuscript.
(d) Orchestration is more difficult than composition.

2. Early in Chapter 1, when the Beatles stood up George Martin, where did he find them?
(a) The Hotel Georges Cinq.
(b) The Hotel Jacques Trois.
(c) The Hotel Jacques Cinq.
(d) The Hotel Georges Deux.

3. During the Beatles' first recording session, George Martin wanted to replace which Beatle with a studio musician?
(a) Pete Best.
(b) Ringo Starr.
(c) George Harrison.
(d) John Lennon.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When George Martin took over Parlophone, what was the job description of Shirley Spence?

3. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?

4. "Love Me Do" hit what number in the charts?

5. How, according to George Martin in Chapter 7, was the collaboration of Lennon and McCartney different from Rodgers and Hart?

(see the answer key)

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