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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Early in Chapter 1, when the Beatles stood up George Martin, where did he find them?
(a) The Hotel Georges Cinq.
(b) The Hotel Jacques Trois.
(c) The Hotel Jacques Cinq.
(d) The Hotel Georges Deux.

2. Who was the head of Parlophone, whom George Martin met for an interview at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Eric Harrison.
(b) Oscar Preuss.
(c) Sidney Harrison.
(d) Brian Epstein.

3. The B-side of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do" was what?
(a) "I want to Hold Your Hand".
(b) "P.S. I Love You".
(c) "All You Need Is Love".
(d) "She Loves You".

4. What, according to George Martin, is the real wonder of music and orchestration?
(a) Notes on the page become sound in the ear.
(b) Everyone hears notes differently.
(c) You can actually paint sound.
(d) Music is the common language of all people.

5. What is a common mistake made by producers and musicians alike, according to George Martin in Chapter 4?
(a) Not protecting their ears from damage.
(b) Recording at too high a volume for standard record players in the 60s and 70s.
(c) Over-orchestrating their songs.
(d) Not copyrighting their material.

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

7. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?
(a) Orchestration involves changing a composition, as an editor changes a manuscript.
(b) Orchestration is a matter of giving color to lines that are already there.
(c) Orchestration is easier than composition.
(d) Orchestration is more difficult than composition.

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

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

10. By the end of Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?
(a) Manager of the Beatles.
(b) Head of the record label.
(c) Lead promoter.
(d) Equipment manager.

11. Regarding the family flat where George Martin lived as a boy, which of the following is true?
(a) The flat had electricity but the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(b) The flat had electricity but no running water.
(c) The flat had no electricity and the only water supply was a sink on the landing.
(d) The flat had no electricity and no running water.

12. In Chapter 5, when George Martin took over Parlophone, who offered to resign?
(a) Judy Lockhart-Smith.
(b) Oscar Preuss.
(c) Frank Sinatra.
(d) Sidney Harrison.

13. During recording sessions, as described in Chapter 5, George Martin and which artist often collapsed into fits of giggles?
(a) Peggy Lee.
(b) Peter Sellers.
(c) Frank Sinatra.
(d) George Harrison.

14. What was George Martin's complaint, in Chapter 4, regarding a beautiful villa in Portugal?
(a) Poor acoustics.
(b) Curved walls that made him dizzy.
(c) Lack of equipment for playing music.
(d) Too much furniture.

15. In what year did the Beatles first reach number one in America?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1962.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two children of George Martin and Sheena?

2. What was unusual about the piano-playing skill of Irving Berlin, according to George Martin?

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

4. Who created the Beatles' early image, featuring their famous haircuts?

5. In 1977, how did Paul McCartney compensate for sound differences when performing "Live and Let Die" in concert?

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