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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XX, The Memorable Year.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Schang reconsiders and agrees to represent the von Trapp family on what condition?
(a) They sing exclusively in English.
(b) They wear shiny clothes, high heels, and lots of makeup.
(c) They spend three days a week talking to reporters.
(d) They pay $5,000 for publicity.

2. How long is the von Trapps' sea voyage on their way to America after their escape from Austria?
(a) One month.
(b) Two and a half weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) Eleven days.

3. Who dies in the middle of the von Trapps' Vermont remodeling project?
(a) Mr. Sears, the carpenter.
(b) Mr. Quinoa, the electrician.
(c) Mr. Alfred, the architect.
(d) Mr. Jones, the plumber.

4. Mrs. Drinker tells Maria she needs to deliver her baby at a hospital. What does Maria say?
(a) Hospitals have too many sick people.
(b) She doesn't need any assistance if Georg helps.
(c) She wants to know where the hospital is.
(d) She'd rather have a midwife.

5. Where are the von Trapps when war breaks out in 1939?
(a) South America.
(b) United States.
(c) Europe.
(d) At sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after the von Trapps' visitor visas expire?

2. Maria explains that in Europe, if one is washing dishes when a guest arrives unexpectedly, one:

3. While Maria is recovering from kidney stone surgery, she mischievously tricks a nurse, Sister Agrosia, into believing what?

4. Who is Harry Drinker?

5. After the Salzburg music festivals are over, the children notice that Maria is no longer joining them in volleyball. What reason does she give for not participating in their games?

(see the answer key)

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