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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?
(a) Peter Ustinov.
(b) Sidney Harrison.
(c) Dr. Karl Haas.
(d) Oscar Preuss.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, George Martin went to Abbey Road to visit which studio?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Regal Zonophone.
(c) Apple.
(d) EMI.

3. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?
(a) Drummer.
(b) Songwriter.
(c) Producer.
(d) Tour manager.

4. What was the scandal at EMI, involving sopranos Kirsten Flagstad and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf?
(a) Flagstad had throat trouble during a recording session, and Schwarzkopf was secretly brought in to dub in the high C note for her.
(b) The two had a secret affair.
(c) Flagstad recorded songs that were released under the Schwarzkopf name.
(d) Schwarzkopf had throat trouble during a recording session, and Flagstad was secretly brought in to dub in the high C note for her.

5. What was the name of George Martin's first band?
(a) The Waverleys.
(b) The Four Tune Tellers.
(c) The Quavers.
(d) The Beatles.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?

2. After hearing the Beatles play for the first time live, George Martin wanted to replace which musician?

3. After his first trip to America, Brian Epstein returned with a song written by which undiscovered composer?

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

5. The original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone was set to last for how long?

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