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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 4 opens with George Martin's discussion of what, and its relationship to sound and music?
(a) The economy.
(b) Architecture.
(c) Pop culture.
(d) Art.

2. At Abbey Road, what skills did George Martin realize were required to make recordings, in addition to technical abilities?
(a) Diplomatic skills and tact.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Promotion and public relations.
(d) Carpentry.

3. What password did the Beatles invent, to warn each other about dubious fans approaching?
(a) Meanies.
(b) Pepper.
(c) Gizmo.
(d) Cripples.

4. George Martin perceived which Beatle to be the leader of the group, early in their relationship, as described in Chapter 7?
(a) Paul McCartney.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) No one.
(d) George Harrison.

5. What was the first difference George Martin noticed at Capitol Studios in America, as compared to Abbey Road, as described in Chapter 8?
(a) The monitor level in the Capitol control room was much louder than at Abbey Road.
(b) The monitor level in the Capitol control room was much lower than at Abbey Road.
(c) Capitol had no compressors.
(d) Capitol had better compressors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of horn is featured in the Beatles song, "Penny Lane"?

2. On George Harrison's "Within You Without You", what Indian violin is featured?

3. As stated in Chapter 8, in what year did George Martin make his first trip to America?

4. What sound near the end of "Good Morning" sounded remarkably like the guitar at the beginning of "Sergeant Pepper", allowing for an easy fusion of "Good Morning" and the "Sergeant Pepper Reprise"?

5. The B-side of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do" was what?

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