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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 had trouble plugging "Love Me Do" for what reason, as explained in Chapter 7?
(a) The industry was expecting a comedy record from him.
(b) The industry did not approve of the Beatles' longish hair.
(c) The Beatles were from Liverpool, not London.
(d) The song title seemed trite.

2. During the Beatles' first trip to America, why did Alan Livingston attempt to keep George Martin away from press conferences and the limelight?
(a) Alan Livingston had turned the Beatles down three separate times.
(b) Alan Livingston had turned the Beatles down four separate times.
(c) Alan Livingston thought George Martin's accent was too thick.
(d) Alan Livingston wanted to woo the Beatles away from George Martin.

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

4. After how many attempts, as described in Chapter 9, did Capitol Records agree to release Beatles records?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. According to George Martin in Chapter 2, what was the great challenge faced by classical composers in the late twentieth century?
(a) Finding enough talented musicians to form an orchestra.
(b) Not being influenced by pop music.
(c) Making a living.
(d) They must create a new sound, or else risk being categorized by the style they emulate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Regarding the family flat where George Martin lived as a boy, which of the following is true?

2. Which Beatles associate died from an accidental overdose in August 1967?

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

4. Who found a solution to the noise problem caused by extra tracks multiplying hiss and crackle?

5. By the end of Chapter 3, what was George Martin's job at Parlophone?

(see the answer key)

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