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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Parlophone.
(c) Capitol.
(d) RCA.

2. What was unusual about the piano-playing skill of Irving Berlin, according to George Martin?
(a) He could not play the piano without accompaniment.
(b) He could only play with his eyes closed.
(c) He could only play his own compositions.
(d) He could only play in G flat.

3. Why is it almost never cost effective to play classical music live in modern times, according to George Martin?
(a) Most people prefer to buy recordings rather than attend live performances.
(b) Audiences will not pay high ticket prices.
(c) The sheer number of musicians needed to form an orchestra.
(d) Finding enough talented musicians to form an orchestra is difficult.

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

5. In Chapter 1, which two songs did George Martin want the Beatles to record in a foreign language?
(a) "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Yesterday".
(b) "Ticket to Ride" and "She Loves You".
(c) "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
(d) "Yesterday" and "Ticket to Ride".

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, George Martin wanted the Beatles to record two songs in which foreign language?

2. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?

3. The head of promotions at Parlophone was related to which other person in the book?

4. Who woke George Martin in the middle of the night, at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. What was the profession of George Martin's father?

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