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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the sidekick of Jakka the space-boy, a comedic character recorded by George Martin?
(a) A three-legged cat.
(b) A five-legged dog.
(c) Jakka had no sidekick.
(d) Jenna the space-girl.

2. What reason did George Martin offer, in Chapter 1, for marrying his first wife, Sheena?
(a) Rebellion against his mother.
(b) Her singing voice.
(c) Young love.
(d) Her family's wealth.

3. 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 four separate times.
(b) Alan Livingston had turned the Beatles down three separate times.
(c) Alan Livingston wanted to woo the Beatles away from George Martin.
(d) Alan Livingston thought George Martin's accent was too thick.

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

5. In Chapter 7 George Martin and Judy took their first trip to which club, where the Beatles often performed?
(a) The Liverpool Lounge.
(b) The Cave.
(c) Studio Fifty-Four.
(d) The Cavern Club.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At Abbey Road, what skills did George Martin realize were required to make recordings, in addition to technical abilities?

3. In the recording industry, what does the acronym ADT stand for?

4. Why is it almost never cost effective to play classical music live in modern times, according to George Martin?

5. Which small American record label released "She Loves You" after Capitol Records refused?

(see the answer key)

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