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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As explained in Chapter 7, why was George Martin first skeptical about the Beatles?
(a) He doubted they could succeed, given their lack of musical training.
(b) He was skeptical about their longish hair.
(c) He did not like their name.
(d) He was not sure a major talent could come out of any of the provinces.

3. In 1977, how did Paul McCartney compensate for sound differences when performing "Live and Let Die" in concert?
(a) He encouraged the audience to sing along.
(b) He compensated for less orchestration by adding more guitars and drums.
(c) He compensated for less orchestration by adding lasers and explosions.
(d) He lip-synched to a recording of the song.

4. The song, "Pepperland Laid Waste", appears on which Beatles album?"
(a) "Yellow Submarine".
(b) "Sergeant Pepper".
(c) "Help!"
(d) "Revolver".

5. Why did George Martin leave EMI, even though they ultimately agreed to pay him a commission as he requested?
(a) The deal was structured in such a sneaky way that, after subtracting overhead, George Martin would actually owe EMI money.
(b) EMI wanted to tie the commission to a specific profit range.
(c) If he received a commission, he would no longer be allowed to work with established artists, including the Beatles.
(d) If he received a commission, he would receive no salary.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to George Martin in Chapter 7, Ringo Starr's lack of technical skill was made up for by what?

3. Which Beatles song was the first to feature other musicians, in addition to the four Beatles and George Martin?

4. Why does George Martin say he could not have written Beatles tunes?

5. For which movie did George Martin receive his first and only Academy Award nomination?

(see the answer key)

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