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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. George Martin's fairy godfather helped him to gain admission to which school?
(a) Parlophone.
(b) Royal Symphonic.
(c) Guildhall.
(d) BBC.

3. The song, "Pepperland Laid Waste", appears on which Beatles album?"
(a) "Revolver".
(b) "Help!"
(c) "Yellow Submarine".
(d) "Sergeant Pepper".

4. What was the dream of George Martin's childhood, as revealed in Chapter 12?
(a) Writing music for films.
(b) Painting like the Impressionists.
(c) Becoming a rock star.
(d) Becoming an architect.

5. What is the mathematical relationship between middle A, the octave above middle A, and the octave below middle A on a standard piano?
(a) The notes vibrate respectively at 220, 440, and 110 hertz.
(b) The notes vibrate respectively at 220, 440, and 880 hertz.
(c) The notes vibrate respectively at 440, 880, and 1600 hertz.
(d) The notes vibrate respectively at 440, 880, and 220 hertz.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10 George Martin describes his disappointment with EMI, due to their unwillingness to pay him a bonus, using what British turn of phrase?

2. As explained in Chapter 4, what is the normal range of hearing for humans?

3. In Chapter 12, George Martin reveals that he uses his collection of gold, silver, and platinum discs for what purpose?

4. Who was the sidekick of Jakka the space-boy, a comedic character recorded by George Martin?

5. For which movie did George Martin receive his first and only Academy Award nomination?

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