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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Martin perceived which Beatle to be the leader of the group, early in their relationship, as described in Chapter 7?
(a) George Harrison.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) Paul McCartney.
(d) No one.

2. When George Martin took over Parlophone, what was the job description of Shirley Spence?
(a) Manager.
(b) Recording engineer.
(c) Judy Lockhart-Smith's assistant.
(d) Promoter.

3. 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 lasers and explosions.
(d) He compensated for less orchestration by adding more guitars and drums.

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

5. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) Brian Epstein.
(c) Ringo Starr.
(d) Paul McCartney.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?

2. According to George Martin in Chapter 2, what was the great challenge faced by classical composers in the late twentieth century?

3. The composer Bach trudged hundreds of miles in a failed attempt to meet which other musician, according to George Martin in Chapter 2?

4. Who created the Beatles' early image, featuring their famous haircuts?

5. George Martin explains that, in 1954, what was true about singer/songwriters?

(see the answer key)

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