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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which small American record label released "She Loves You" after Capitol Records refused?
(a) VJ Records.
(b) Swan Records.
(c) Decca Records.
(d) EMI Records.

2. In what year did the Beatles first reach number one in America?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1964.

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

4. What did George Martin believe would replace discs played by needles, at the time his book was written?
(a) Discs scanned by x-ray.
(b) Tapes scanned by laser beam.
(c) Mp3 technology.
(d) Discs scanned by laser beam.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was George Martin's complaint, in Chapter 4, regarding a beautiful villa in Portugal?

3. At the British Embassy in 1964, what did one Beatle fan do to Ringo Starr?

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

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

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