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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During recording sessions, as described in Chapter 5, George Martin and which artist often collapsed into fits of giggles?
(a) Frank Sinatra.
(b) George Harrison.
(c) Peter Sellers.
(d) Peggy Lee.

3. What, according to George Martin, is the real wonder of music and orchestration?
(a) Everyone hears notes differently.
(b) Music is the common language of all people.
(c) You can actually paint sound.
(d) Notes on the page become sound in the ear.

4. In Chapter 1, George Martin wanted the Beatles to record two songs in which foreign language?
(a) Japanese.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

5. Who recommended George Martin for the job at Abbey Road, as cited early in Chapter 3?
(a) Dr. Karl Haas.
(b) Oscar Preuss.
(c) Peter Ustinov.
(d) Sidney Harrison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the profession of George Martin's father?

2. After hearing the Beatles play for the first time live, George Martin wanted to replace which musician?

3. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?

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

5. Who was the first president of the London Baroque Society?

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