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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, George Martin mentioned his membership in what dramatic group?
(a) The Quavers.
(b) The Four Tune Tellers.
(c) The Cavern.
(d) The Waverleys.

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

3. In Chapter 1, which two songs did George Martin want the Beatles to record in a foreign language?
(a) "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Yesterday".
(b) "Ticket to Ride" and "She Loves You".
(c) "Yesterday" and "Ticket to Ride".
(d) "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand".

4. According to George Martin in Chapter 4, why is a human voice more interesting than a synthesizer?
(a) The human voice enunciates words better.
(b) The human voice is male or female.
(c) The human voice includes variations in pitch and tone.
(d) The human voice touches one's soul.

5. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?
(a) Recording young musicians.
(b) Sorting scores.
(c) Fundraising.
(d) Composition.

6. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?
(a) Sidney Harrison.
(b) Peter Ustinov.
(c) Oscar Preuss.
(d) Dr. Karl Haas.

7. Who created the Beatles' early image, featuring their famous haircuts?
(a) Sid Coleman.
(b) Brian Epstein.
(c) Pete Best.
(d) George Martin.

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

9. George Martin had trouble plugging "Love Me Do" for what reason, as explained in Chapter 7?
(a) The industry was expecting a comedy record from him.
(b) The song title seemed trite.
(c) The industry did not approve of the Beatles' longish hair.
(d) The Beatles were from Liverpool, not London.

10. George Martin guesses he was how old when his family got a piano?
(a) Nine.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

11. In Chapter 7 George Martin and Judy took their first trip to which club, where the Beatles often performed?
(a) The Cave.
(b) The Liverpool Lounge.
(c) Studio Fifty-Four.
(d) The Cavern Club.

12. "Love Me Do" hit what number in the charts?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) One.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Five.

13. When George Martin took over Parlophone, what was the job description of Shirley Spence?
(a) Judy Lockhart-Smith's assistant.
(b) Recording engineer.
(c) Manager.
(d) Promoter.

14. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?
(a) July 22, 1962.
(b) July 9, 1961.
(c) August 12, 1963.
(d) September 11, 1962.

15. How long after the wedding of George Martin and Sheena, did his mother pass away?
(a) One week.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it almost never cost effective to play classical music live in modern times, according to George Martin?

2. Who was the sidekick of Jakka the space-boy, a comedic character recorded by George Martin?

3. As explained in Chapter 7, why was George Martin first skeptical about the Beatles?

4. As described in Chapter 4, what are bass traps?

5. By the end of Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?

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