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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 7, Ringo Starr's lack of technical skill was made up for by what?
(a) The sweet voice of Paul McCartney.
(b) The rough voice of John Lennon.
(c) Charisma.
(d) Solid technique and individuality.

2. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?
(a) Paul McCartney.
(b) Brian Epstein.
(c) Ringo Starr.
(d) John Lennon.

3. At the British Embassy in 1964, what did one Beatle fan do to Ringo Starr?
(a) Kiss him.
(b) Steal his wallet.
(c) Snip off a piece of his hair.
(d) Propose.

4. After hearing the Beatles play for the first time live, George Martin wanted to replace which musician?
(a) The lead guitarist.
(b) The drummer.
(c) The bass player.
(d) The vocalist.

5. Before George Martin joined the Fleet Air Arm he worked briefly at what occupation?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Baker.
(c) Dishwasher.
(d) Surveyor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Beatles song was the first to reach number one in America?

2. How, according to George Martin in Chapter 7, was the collaboration of Lennon and McCartney different from Rodgers and Hart?

3. Which film won the Oscar for musical direction, in the year George Martin was nominated?

4. At the time George Martin took over Parlophone, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, and Peggy Lee were signed with which American label?

5. As described in Chapter 10, why did George Martin hesitate to honor John Lennon's request to fuse two versions of "Strawberry Fields"?

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