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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1977, how did Paul McCartney compensate for sound differences when performing "Live and Let Die" in concert?
(a) He compensated for less orchestration by adding more guitars and drums.
(b) He compensated for less orchestration by adding lasers and explosions.
(c) He lip-synched to a recording of the song.
(d) He encouraged the audience to sing along.

2. The original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone was set to last for how long?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Five years.
(d) Six months.

3. George Martin perceived which Beatle to be the leader of the group, early in their relationship, as described in Chapter 7?
(a) George Harrison.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) No one.
(d) Paul McCartney.

4. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Two.

5. Why does George Martin say he could not have written Beatles tunes?
(a) He lacked their ability to tell a story through song.
(b) He could not play the guitar.
(c) He lacked their rhyming ability.
(d) He lacked the group's simple approach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. During their first meeting with George Martin, which Beatle did not speak a word?
(a) Paul McCartney.
(b) George Harrison.
(c) John Lennon.
(d) Pete Best.

14. 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 no electricity and no running water.
(c) The flat had electricity but no running water.
(d) The flat had no electricity and the only water supply was a sink on the landing.

15. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. George Martin guesses he was how old when his family got a piano?

2. At the end of Chapter 1, who offered George Martin a job?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 3, George Martin went to Abbey Road to visit which studio?

4. After hearing the Beatles play for the first time live, George Martin wanted to replace which musician?

5. During their first meeting with George Martin, who was the most talkative Beatle?

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