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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 is a common mistake made by producers and musicians alike, according to George Martin in Chapter 4?
(a) Over-orchestrating their songs.
(b) Not copyrighting their material.
(c) Recording at too high a volume for standard record players in the 60s and 70s.
(d) Not protecting their ears from damage.

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

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

4. The B-side of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do" was what?
(a) "All You Need Is Love".
(b) "I want to Hold Your Hand".
(c) "P.S. I Love You".
(d) "She Loves You".

5. Who was the head of Parlophone, whom George Martin met for an interview at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Oscar Preuss.
(b) Brian Epstein.
(c) Eric Harrison.
(d) Sidney Harrison.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?

2. Engelbert Humperdinck's single, "Release Me," prevented which double-A-side Beatles record from reaching number one?

3. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?

4. What password did the Beatles invent, to warn each other about dubious fans approaching?

5. Which Beatles song was the first to reach number one in America?

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