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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Beatle sang the title song in the James Bond film scored by George Martin?
(a) Ringo Starr.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) Paul McCartney.
(d) George Harrison.

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

3. George Martin's fairy godfather helped him to gain admission to which school?
(a) Parlophone.
(b) BBC.
(c) Royal Symphonic.
(d) Guildhall.

4. George Martin and his second wife, Judy Lockhart-Smith, attended the Beatles' fancy dress party for "Magical Mystery Tour" as what characters?
(a) A nun and a Cockney costermonger.
(b) Prince Philip and the Queen.
(c) Frank Sinatra and Sophia Loren.
(d) Peter Sellers and Cilla Black.

5. In Chapter 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the first 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What record, produced by George Martin, was the first record taken to the moon?

2. Why did George Martin ultimately agree, in 1976, to score the "Sergeant Pepper" film featuring the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton?

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

4. In Chapter 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the second layer in a four-track recording?

5. What was the scandal at EMI, involving sopranos Kirsten Flagstad and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf?

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