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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his first meeting with George Martin, the Beatles' manager said that everyone in Liverpool described them in what way?
(a) The bee's knees.
(b) Twenty-three skidoo.
(c) The best thing since sliced bread.
(d) The cat's pajamas.

2. In the recording industry, what does the acronym ADT stand for?
(a) Artificial double-tones.
(b) Artificial double-tracking.
(c) Auditory double-tracking.
(d) Auditory decibel tones.

3. What was the first movie scored by George Martin?
(a) "My Fair Lady".
(b) "Take Me Over".
(c) "The Family Way".
(d) "Yellow Submarine".

4. At Abbey Road, what skills did George Martin realize were required to make recordings, in addition to technical abilities?
(a) Carpentry.
(b) Diplomatic skills and tact.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Promotion and public relations.

5. While recording the twenty-four-bar climax for "A Day in the Life", George Martin told the orchestra to disobey a fundamental rule by doing what?
(a) They were told not to sit in their usual seats, but to mix the different sections of the orchestra.
(b) They were told not to listen to their neighbors.
(c) They were told not to tune their instruments.
(d) He did not tell them to disobey a fundamental rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?

2. When ADT was first applied to John Lennon's voice, what made-up phrase did George Martin use to describe the mechanics?

3. In Chapter 12, George Martin reveals that he uses his collection of gold, silver, and platinum discs for what purpose?

4. Who found a solution to the noise problem caused by extra tracks multiplying hiss and crackle?

5. What sound near the end of "Good Morning" sounded remarkably like the guitar at the beginning of "Sergeant Pepper", allowing for an easy fusion of "Good Morning" and the "Sergeant Pepper Reprise"?

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