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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?
(a) Dr. Karl Haas, head of EMI.
(b) Dr. Karl Oskar, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(c) Dr. Karl Haas, conductor of the London Baroque Ensemble.
(d) Dr. Karl Oskar, head of EMI.

2. In 1964, what function did Neil Aspinall perform for the Beatles?
(a) Songwriter.
(b) Tour manager.
(c) Producer.
(d) Drummer.

3. Who was the head of Parlophone, whom George Martin met for an interview at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Eric Harrison.
(b) Oscar Preuss.
(c) Sidney Harrison.
(d) Brian Epstein.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 1, who offered George Martin a job?

2. What is the length of the tubing in a French horn?

3. During the original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone, how many titles were the Beatles expected to record?

4. Who woke George Martin in the middle of the night, at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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

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