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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After his first trip to America, Brian Epstein returned with a song written by which undiscovered composer?
(a) Elvis Presley.
(b) Burt Bacharach.
(c) Irving Berlin.
(d) Dick James.

3. Who was the first president of the London Baroque Society?
(a) George Martin.
(b) Dr. Karl Oskar.
(c) Peter Ustinov.
(d) Oscar Preuss.

4. Early in Chapter 1, when the Beatles stood up George Martin, where did he find them?
(a) The Hotel Georges Deux.
(b) The Hotel Jacques Trois.
(c) The Hotel Georges Cinq.
(d) The Hotel Jacques Cinq.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?

2. Why did George Martin stop taking piano lessons after only eight lessons?

3. By the end of Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?

4. During their first meeting with George Martin, who was the most talkative Beatle?

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

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