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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. Early in Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?
(a) Composition.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Overseeing classical music.
(d) Sorting scores.

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

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

4. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?
(a) Pop music generates much more revenue than classical.
(b) Classical music is formulaic, while pop music is freeform.
(c) Pop music attracts larger audiences than classical.
(d) Schubert and Beethoven wrote for the masses, creating pop music for their times.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While in the Fleet Air Arm, George Martin was invited to appear on which BBC program?

2. During recording sessions, as described in Chapter 5, George Martin and which artist often collapsed into fits of giggles?

3. Who was the manager of the Beatles in 1962?

4. The head of promotions at Parlophone was related to which other person in the book?

5. George Martin explains that, in 1954, what was true about singer/songwriters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Early in Chapter 1, why were the Beatles in Paris?

2. Relate one anecdote from George Martin's early career at Parlophone, as described in Chapter 3.

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

4. Why was George Martin gradually disenchanted with EMI by the end of Chapter 3, and what happened when he announced his plan to accept a position elsewhere?

5. Why did George Martin's childhood piano lessons end after only eight sessions, and how did he continue to improve his skill?

6. What was the atmosphere at Parlophone immediately following the retirement of Oscar Preuss, as described by George Martin at the beginning of Chapter 5?

7. What was George Martin's first musical love, and what did he do to understand its construction, as described in Chapter 2?

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

9. What was the danger behind the giggling fits of George Martin and Peter Sellers while recording comedy bits at the studio?

10. What was George Martin's opinion of the Beatles talent and potential, upon listening to the demo tapes brought to him by Brian Epstein?

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