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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the British Embassy in 1964, what did one Beatle fan do to Ringo Starr?
(a) Snip off a piece of his hair.
(b) Steal his wallet.
(c) Propose.
(d) Kiss him.

2. As described early in Chapter 8, what was one of the main reasons George Martin enjoyed working with the Beatles?
(a) He earned the respect of his mentors.
(b) Their success won him artistic freedom.
(c) Their success allowed him to retire early.
(d) He became a multi-millionaire.

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

4. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

5. According to Chapter 2, what was George Martin's first real love in music?
(a) Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor".
(b) Chopin's "Fantaisie in F minor".
(c) Debussy's "Deux Arabesques".
(d) Debussy's "L'Après-midi d'une faune".

Short Answer Questions

1. The title of the book and of Chapter 4 is a pun on what Beatles song?

2. Why did George Martin stop taking piano lessons after only eight lessons?

3. In Chapter 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the first layer in a four-track recording?

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

5. George Martin states that pop music is not a step down from classical, for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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