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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Martin explains that, in 1954, what was true about singer/songwriters?
(a) Singer/songwriters were asked to choose one specialty or the other.
(b) Singers were discouraged from singing their own compositions.
(c) Singers only sang their own songs.
(d) Singer/songwriters were a rare breed, less common than in the late 1970s.

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

3. Which group of painters is George Martin's favorite?
(a) The Realists.
(b) The Expressionists.
(c) The Impressionists.
(d) The Humanists.

4. George Martin and his second wife, Judy Lockhart-Smith, attended the Beatles' fancy dress party for "Magical Mystery Tour" as what characters?
(a) A nun and a Cockney costermonger.
(b) Frank Sinatra and Sophia Loren.
(c) Peter Sellers and Cilla Black.
(d) Prince Philip and the Queen.

5. Why is it almost never cost effective to play classical music live in modern times, according to George Martin?
(a) Audiences will not pay high ticket prices.
(b) The sheer number of musicians needed to form an orchestra.
(c) Finding enough talented musicians to form an orchestra is difficult.
(d) Most people prefer to buy recordings rather than attend live performances.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did George Martin leave EMI, even though they ultimately agreed to pay him a commission as he requested?

2. When ADT was first applied to John Lennon's voice, what made-up phrase did George Martin use to describe the mechanics?

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

4. After how many attempts, as described in Chapter 9, did Capitol Records agree to release Beatles records?

5. What is a common mistake made by producers and musicians alike, according to George Martin in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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