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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the recording studio, what is the function of the compressor?
(a) Providing quiet heating and cooling to the studio.
(b) Lowering the volume of the loudest sounds and enhancing the quietest sounds.
(c) Protecting the hearing of musicians and engineers.
(d) Allowing the use of a smaller studio.

2. At the time "All You Need Is Ears" was written, what equipment was used to alter the pitch of a human voice recording?
(a) Vocal Harmoniser.
(b) Harmonising Eventide.
(c) Harmonising Vocaliser.
(d) Eventide Harmoniser.

3. The Beatles first signed with which publisher in America?
(a) Brian Epstein.
(b) Pete Best.
(c) Dick Clark.
(d) Dick James.

4. What was the profession of George Martin's father?
(a) Actor.
(b) Musician.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Baker.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?

3. What reason did George Martin offer, in Chapter 1, for marrying his first wife, Sheena?

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

5. How many years after George Martin returned to England from America, did he finally receive his requested studio upgrades from EMI?

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