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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who first contacted George Martin in 1962 about a new group called the Beatles, as described in Chapter 7?
(a) Judy Lockhart-Smith.
(b) Dr. Karl Haas.
(c) Brian Epstein.
(d) Sid Coleman.

3. According to George Martin in Chapter 4, why is a human voice more interesting than a synthesizer?
(a) The human voice includes variations in pitch and tone.
(b) The human voice enunciates words better.
(c) The human voice is male or female.
(d) The human voice touches one's soul.

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

5. George Martin had trouble plugging "Love Me Do" for what reason, as explained in Chapter 7?
(a) The song title seemed trite.
(b) The industry was expecting a comedy record from him.
(c) The industry did not approve of the Beatles' longish hair.
(d) The Beatles were from Liverpool, not London.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was unusual about the piano-playing skill of Irving Berlin, according to George Martin?

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

4. What was the cause of death of George Martin's mother?

5. Early in Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?

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