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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Beatles associate died from an accidental overdose in August 1967?
(a) Brian Epstein.
(b) Magic Alex.
(c) Pete Best.
(d) Neil Aspinall.

2. In Chapter 8, in George Martin's layer cake metaphor, what was the first layer in a four-track recording?
(a) Extra bits, called sweetening.
(b) Harmonies, such as piano or guitar.
(c) Rhythm, such as drums and bass.
(d) The lead voice.

3. After attending a concert, George Martin met Eric Harrison, a musician who played which instrument?
(a) Oboe.
(b) Piano.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Trumpet.

4. At the time George Martin took over Parlophone, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, and Peggy Lee were signed with which American label?
(a) Parlophone.
(b) Capitol.
(c) RCA.
(d) Apple.

5. How much were the Beatles to receive per record in royalties, per their original contract with Parlophone?
(a) One-half pound.
(b) Two pennies.
(c) One penny.
(d) One pound.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does George Martin describe the result, when a recording is overcompressed?

2. What was the name of George Martin's first band?

3. During their first meeting with George Martin, which Beatle did not speak a word?

4. What does George Martin describe as one of his biggest hurts, during the Pepper era?

5. Which group of painters is George Martin's favorite?

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