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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does George Martin say he could not have written Beatles tunes?
(a) He lacked their rhyming ability.
(b) He lacked their ability to tell a story through song.
(c) He lacked the group's simple approach.
(d) He could not play the guitar.

3. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Twelve.

4. During the Beatles' first recording session, George Martin wanted to replace which Beatle with a studio musician?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) George Harrison.
(c) Ringo Starr.
(d) Pete Best.

5. In Chapter 1, which two songs did George Martin want the Beatles to record in a foreign language?
(a) "Ticket to Ride" and "She Loves You".
(b) "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Yesterday".
(c) "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
(d) "Yesterday" and "Ticket to Ride".

6. What sort of horn is featured in the Beatles song, "Penny Lane"?
(a) Trombone.
(b) Pocket trumpet.
(c) Piccolo trumpet.
(d) Flugelhorn.

7. What happened to many of the labels at EMI, following World War II, according to George Martin?
(a) They dismissed pop music as a mere fad, thus losing their position in the industry.
(b) Many were diminished or decimated.
(c) Most moved to America.
(d) They moved from the recording business to television.

8. After hearing the Beatles play for the first time live, George Martin wanted to replace which musician?
(a) The lead guitarist.
(b) The vocalist.
(c) The bass player.
(d) The drummer.

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

10. What was unusual about the piano-playing skill of Irving Berlin, according to George Martin?
(a) He could only play in G flat.
(b) He could not play the piano without accompaniment.
(c) He could only play with his eyes closed.
(d) He could only play his own compositions.

11. In what year was George Martin born?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1926.

12. What was the cause of death of George Martin's mother?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Cerebral hemorrhage.
(d) Suicide.

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

14. In Chapter 1, George Martin mentioned his membership in what dramatic group?
(a) The Waverleys.
(b) The Cavern.
(c) The Quavers.
(d) The Four Tune Tellers.

15. Who was the manager of the Beatles in 1962?
(a) Brian Epstein.
(b) Sid Coleman.
(c) Sidney Harrison.
(d) John Lennon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much were the Beatles to receive per record in royalties, per their original contract with Parlophone?

2. Which Beatles song was the first to reach number one in America?

3. Why did George Martin stop taking piano lessons after only eight lessons?

4. George Martin's fairy godfather helped him to gain admission to which school?

5. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?

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