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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?
(a) Dr. Karl Oskar, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(b) Dr. Karl Haas, head of EMI.
(c) Dr. Karl Haas, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(d) Dr. Karl Oskar, head of EMI.

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

3. What is the mathematical relationship between middle A, the octave above middle A, and the octave below middle A on a standard piano?
(a) The notes vibrate respectively at 220, 440, and 880 hertz.
(b) The notes vibrate respectively at 220, 440, and 110 hertz.
(c) The notes vibrate respectively at 440, 880, and 220 hertz.
(d) The notes vibrate respectively at 440, 880, and 1600 hertz.

4. The title of the book and of Chapter 4 is a pun on what Beatles song?
(a) "All You Need Is Tears".
(b) "All You Need Is Love".
(c) "Love Is All You Need".
(d) "Ears Are All You Need".

5. In Chapter 1, Eric Harrison advised George Martin to do what?
(a) Send some of his compositions to the Committee for the Promotion of New Music.
(b) Audition before the Committee for the Promotion of New Music.
(c) Reenlist in the Fleet Air Arm.
(d) Reenlist in the Royal Air Arm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As explained by George Martin in Chapter 2, how is orchestration different from composition?

3. Which Beatle, according to George Martin in Chapter 7, was the most proficient musician?

4. What was the scandal at EMI, involving sopranos Kirsten Flagstad and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf?

5. During the Beatles' first recording session, George Martin wanted to replace which Beatle with a studio musician?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Beatles stand up George Martin in 1964, as described in Chapter 1?

2. What events led to the purchase of Capitol Records by Sir Joseph Lockwood, and what artists did EMI gain as a result of the purchase?

3. What were George Martin's first impressions of the Beatles when he met them for the first time at Abbey Road?

4. Describe the circumstances that led George Martin to marry his first wife, Sheena, and the tragedy, which occurred shortly thereafter.

5. Briefly summarize George Martin's experience at the Guildhall School of Music.

6. Why did George Martin have trouble plugging "Love Me Do", which only reached number 17 on the charts?

7. What were George Martin's early life experiences with the piano and performing in general?

8. Why did George Martin turn down Dick James' offer to take on a share in his company?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 1, why did the Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, call George Martin?

10. Briefly outline George Martin's career experiences before beginning his ultimate career in the recording industry.

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