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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As explained in Chapter 4, what is the normal range of hearing for humans?
(a) 10 to 200,000 hertz.
(b) 20 to 200,000 hertz.
(c) 200 to 100,000 hertz.
(d) 20 to 20,000 hertz.

2. What was George Martin's day job at the BBC Music Library, after he finished music school?
(a) Composition.
(b) Recording young musicians.
(c) Fundraising.
(d) Sorting scores.

3. At what age did George Martin join his sister at a convent school?
(a) Five.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Seven.

4. What was the profession of George Martin's father?
(a) Musician.
(b) Baker.
(c) Actor.
(d) Carpenter.

5. The title of the book and of Chapter 4 is a pun on what Beatles song?
(a) "Ears Are All You Need".
(b) "Love Is All You Need".
(c) "All You Need Is Love".
(d) "All You Need Is Tears".

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did the Beatles first reach number one in America?

2. In Chapter 3, who was mistakenly announced to Oscar Preuss as "Mr. Arse"?

3. What sort of horn is featured in the Beatles song, "Penny Lane"?

4. Why does George Martin say he could not have written Beatles tunes?

5. The original contract between the Beatles and Parlophone was set to last for how long?

(see the answer key)

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