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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, for George Martin, was the main advantage of recording on two tracks instead of one?
(a) The rhythms and vocals could be recorded separately.
(b) Two songs could be recorded on one section of tape.
(c) If a mistake were made on one track, the other track would compensate.
(d) Two vocalists could sing without hearing each other.

2. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?
(a) Recording young musicians.
(b) Composition.
(c) Sorting scores.
(d) Fundraising.

3. The title of the book and of Chapter 4 is a pun on what Beatles song?
(a) "All You Need Is Tears".
(b) "All You Need Is Love".
(c) "Ears Are All You Need".
(d) "Love Is All You Need".

4. Why did George Martin stop taking piano lessons after only eight lessons?
(a) His mother died.
(b) The lessons were too expensive.
(c) His mother had a row with his instructor.
(d) The instructor moved away.

5. As explained in Chapter 7, why was George Martin first skeptical about the Beatles?
(a) He doubted they could succeed, given their lack of musical training.
(b) He was not sure a major talent could come out of any of the provinces.
(c) He did not like their name.
(d) He was skeptical about their longish hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city were the Beatles trapped in an overloaded elevator?

2. As described in Chapter 10, the British Post Office prevented the Mastersingers from singing a choral version of what?

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

4. When George Martin was a child, his grandmother lived where?

5. Who are the two children of George Martin and Sheena?

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