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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. After attending a concert, George Martin met Eric Harrison, a musician who played which instrument?
(a) Piano.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Oboe.

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

3. Unbeknownst to George Martin, the Beatles wanted to replace one of their musicians with what new man?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) Ringo Starr.
(c) Brian Epstein.
(d) Paul McCartney.

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

5. Whom does George Martin refer to as his fairy godfather?
(a) Eric Harrison.
(b) Oscar Preuss.
(c) George Harrison.
(d) Sidney Harrison.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Love Me Do" hit what number in the charts?

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

4. What is the length of the tubing in a French horn?

5. In Chapter 1, George Martin mentioned his membership in what dramatic group?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what were George Martin's criticisms of what he described as a lovely villa in Portugal?

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

5. As described at the end of Chapter 5, what embarrassing and untactful conversation did George Martin have with the director of the Scottish Festival of Male Voice Praise?

6. 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?

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

8. What is the strong warning behind George Martin's pun on a Beatles song, "All You Need Is Ears"?

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

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

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