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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, for George Martin, was the main advantage of recording on two tracks instead of one?
(a) Two songs could be recorded on one section of tape.
(b) The rhythms and vocals could be recorded separately.
(c) Two vocalists could sing without hearing each other.
(d) If a mistake were made on one track, the other track would compensate.

2. How far above the original floor does the studio floor at AIR's first studio float?
(a) Two feet.
(b) One foot.
(c) Two inches.
(d) One inch.

3. As described in Chapter 10, the British Post Office prevented the Mastersingers from singing a choral version of what?
(a) The telephone directory.
(b) The history of British stamps.
(c) Addresses of government officials.
(d) Postal employee regulations.

4. 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.

5. What reason did George Martin offer, in Chapter 1, for marrying his first wife, Sheena?
(a) Young love.
(b) Her family's wealth.
(c) Rebellion against his mother.
(d) Her singing voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George Martin describe as a lifetime ambition in Chapter 12, unfulfilled when the book was written?

2. Before George Martin joined the Fleet Air Arm he worked briefly at what occupation?

3. George Martin wrote the musical score for which Michael Caine film, following the success of "Yellow Submarine"?

4. What happened to many of the labels at EMI, following World War II, according to George Martin?

5. Which Beatles associate died from an accidental overdose in August 1967?

(see the answer key)

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