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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the length of the tubing in a French horn?
(a) Twenty-six feet.
(b) Ten feet.
(c) Twelve feet.
(d) Sixteen feet.

2. During the Beatles' first visit to America, according to George Martin in Chapter 9, what did some middle-aged men on Fifth Avenue wear to show they were in tune?
(a) Collarless suits.
(b) Skinny-legged pants.
(c) Beatle t-shirts.
(d) Beatle wigs.

3. Before George Martin joined the Fleet Air Arm he worked briefly at what occupation?
(a) Dishwasher.
(b) Baker.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Surveyor.

4. Who are the two children of George Martin and Sheena?
(a) Lindy and Bindy.
(b) Lundy and Froggy.
(c) Pundy and Boggy.
(d) Bundy and Poggy.

5. The head of promotions at Parlophone was related to which other person in the book?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) Oscar Preuss.
(c) Sidney Harrison.
(d) George Martin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to many of the labels at EMI, following World War II, according to George Martin?

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

4. What does George Martin describe as one of his biggest hurts, during the Pepper era?

5. During the Beatles' first recording session, George Martin wanted to replace which Beatle with a studio musician?

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