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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 in Chapter 4, what is the normal range of hearing for humans?
(a) 20 to 20,000 hertz.
(b) 10 to 200,000 hertz.
(c) 20 to 200,000 hertz.
(d) 200 to 100,000 hertz.

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

3. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?
(a) Dr. Karl Oskar, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(b) Dr. Karl Oskar, head of EMI.
(c) Dr. Karl Haas, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(d) Dr. Karl Haas, head of EMI.

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

5. What is the length of the tubing in a French horn?
(a) Twelve feet.
(b) Sixteen feet.
(c) Ten feet.
(d) Twenty-six feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their first meeting with George Martin, which Beatle did not speak a word?

2. George Martin had trouble plugging "Love Me Do" for what reason, as explained in Chapter 7?

3. Who first contacted George Martin in 1962 about a new group called the Beatles, as described in Chapter 7?

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

5. At the end of Chapter 1, who offered George Martin a job?

(see the answer key)

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