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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As described in Chapter 10, the British Post Office prevented the Mastersingers from singing a choral version of what?
(a) Addresses of government officials.
(b) The history of British stamps.
(c) The telephone directory.
(d) Postal employee regulations.

2. In Chapter 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the third layer in a four-track recording?
(a) Harmonies, such as piano or guitar.
(b) Extra bits, called sweetening.
(c) The lead voice.
(d) Rhythm, such as drums and bass.

3. During the Beatles' first recording session, George Martin wanted to replace which Beatle with a studio musician?
(a) Ringo Starr.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) Pete Best.
(d) George Harrison.

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

5. As explained in Chapter 4, what is the normal range of hearing for humans?
(a) 10 to 200,000 hertz.
(b) 200 to 100,000 hertz.
(c) 20 to 200,000 hertz.
(d) 20 to 20,000 hertz.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does George Martin describe the result, when a recording is overcompressed?

2. At the time "All You Need Is Ears" was written, what equipment was used to alter the pitch of a human voice recording?

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

4. How much were the Beatles to receive per record in royalties, per their original contract with Parlophone?

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

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