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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does George Martin describe the result, when a recording is overcompressed?
(a) Background noise, as air enters and leaves the studio.
(b) The volume of the recording is too low.
(c) Echoes on the track.
(d) Punching holes in the sound.

2. According to George Martin in Chapter 2, what was the great challenge faced by classical composers in the late twentieth century?
(a) They must create a new sound, or else risk being categorized by the style they emulate.
(b) Making a living.
(c) Not being influenced by pop music.
(d) Finding enough talented musicians to form an orchestra.

3. During their first meeting with George Martin, which Beatle did not speak a word?
(a) Pete Best.
(b) Paul McCartney.
(c) John Lennon.
(d) George Harrison.

4. George Martin's inspiration for AIR's second studio was The Manor, owned by whom?
(a) Richard Branson.
(b) Mike Oldfield.
(c) Rupert Neve.
(d) Phil Ramon.

5. In Chapter 7 George Martin and Judy took their first trip to which club, where the Beatles often performed?
(a) The Cave.
(b) The Cavern Club.
(c) The Liverpool Lounge.
(d) Studio Fifty-Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did George Martin believe would replace discs played by needles, at the time his book was written?

2. During the Beatles' first trip to America, why did Alan Livingston attempt to keep George Martin away from press conferences and the limelight?

3. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?

4. In Chapter 1, Eric Harrison advised George Martin to do what?

5. What problem was discovered at AIR, while Laurence Olivier was recording "Julius Caesar"?

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