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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date did the Beatles gather to record their first record?
(a) July 22, 1962.
(b) August 12, 1963.
(c) July 9, 1961.
(d) September 11, 1962.

2. What two career paths did George Martin consider before joining the Fleet Air Arm?
(a) Architecture and woodworking.
(b) Aircraft design and baking.
(c) Baking and woodworking.
(d) Architecture and aircraft design.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 3, George Martin went to Abbey Road to visit which studio?
(a) Apple.
(b) Regal Zonophone.
(c) Columbia.
(d) EMI.

4. According to George Martin in Chapter 7, Ringo Starr's lack of technical skill was made up for by what?
(a) The rough voice of John Lennon.
(b) Charisma.
(c) Solid technique and individuality.
(d) The sweet voice of Paul McCartney.

5. At the time "All You Need Is Ears" was written, what equipment was used to alter the pitch of a human voice recording?
(a) Eventide Harmoniser.
(b) Vocal Harmoniser.
(c) Harmonising Vocaliser.
(d) Harmonising Eventide.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?

3. The head of promotions at Parlophone was related to which other person in the book?

4. Who were the four Beatles who first met with George Martin in 1962?

5. During his first meeting with George Martin, the Beatles' manager said that everyone in Liverpool described them in what way?

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