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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How much were the Beatles to receive per record in royalties, per their original contract with Parlophone?
(a) Two pennies.
(b) One penny.
(c) One-half pound.
(d) One pound.

4. Early in the Beatles' saga, who was the assistant to Neil Aspinall?
(a) George Harrison.
(b) George Martin.
(c) Mal Evans.
(d) Brian Epstein.

5. 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.

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

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

8. During the Beatles' first recording session, George Martin wanted to replace which Beatle with a studio musician?
(a) Ringo Starr.
(b) Pete Best.
(c) George Harrison.
(d) John Lennon.

9. Chapter 1 begins with George Martin waking up where?
(a) A Paris hotel room.
(b) His childhood home.
(c) A recording studio.
(d) A house he purchased in London.

10. During their first meeting with George Martin, who was the most talkative Beatle?
(a) Paul McCartney.
(b) George Harrison.
(c) Pete Best.
(d) Ringo Starr.

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

12. The Beatles first signed with which publisher in America?
(a) Dick Clark.
(b) Brian Epstein.
(c) Dick James.
(d) Pete Best.

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

14. Why did George Martin stop taking piano lessons after only eight lessons?
(a) The instructor moved away.
(b) His mother had a row with his instructor.
(c) His mother died.
(d) The lessons were too expensive.

15. Who were the four Beatles who first met with George Martin in 1962?
(a) John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Brian Epstein, and Pete Best.
(b) John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Best.
(c) Brian Epstein, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Pete Best.
(d) Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best, and Ringo Starr.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in Chapter 4, what is the normal range of hearing for humans?

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

3. After his first trip to America, Brian Epstein returned with a song written by which undiscovered composer?

4. Whom does George Martin refer to as his fairy godfather?

5. What was the name of George Martin's first band?

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