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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria think of the villa's garden?
(a) She is humbled by its simplicity and modest size, calling it a peaceful retreat.
(b) She would like to see the groundskeeper do a better job with the roses.
(c) She feels it is too showy and pretentious.
(d) She's impressed by its size and beauty, calling it a paradise for children.

2. When the family loses their fortune in Austria, Maria says that she and the children are:
(a) Not suffering over the loss.
(b) Eating less to make ends meet.
(c) Worried sick about their future.
(d) Planning bake sales to earn money.

3. How does Georg feel about his family performing at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Confused.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Proud.

4. What happens after the von Trapps' visitor visas expire?
(a) They are given a two-month extension.
(b) Their application is automatically resubmitted.
(c) They are arrested and forcibly departed.
(d) Their visa extension request is rejected.

5. What does the family find amusing about Uncle Peter?
(a) He wears a different style of shoe on each foot.
(b) He's afraid of holding babies, thinking they're too delicate.
(c) He does nothing without consulting a manual first.
(d) He's an inventor, but very few of his inventions work.

6. When a Nazi official comes to the von Trapp household, what does he tell Georg to do?
(a) Donate funds to the German army.
(b) Teach his children German.
(c) Renounce his loyalty to Austria.
(d) Display a Nazi flag.

7. What happens to concerts in Europe when war breaks out?
(a) They are cancelled.
(b) They go on as planned.
(c) The venues change to lift morale.
(d) They're moved to safer locations.

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

9. When Hedwig expresses great joy over her new ski pants, what does the Princess say?
(a) Ski pants make her look portly.
(b) Decent girls don't wear pants.
(c) The pants are hideous.
(d) Skiing is too dangerous for girls.

10. How does Maria rate their first concert in the United States?
(a) Rushed.
(b) Too long and serious.
(c) Short and disorganized.
(d) Just right.

11. As Maria adjusts to life at the villa, what becomes her morning routine?
(a) She teaches the older children Biblical lessons and religious songs before sending them off to school and spending an hour in prayer and meditation.
(b) She sits in the garden for prayer and meditation, and then has a simple breakfast by herself before starting a full day of teaching the children.
(c) She washes clothes before breakfast, then wakes the children and prepares a large breakfast for the family.
(d) She wakes the children up, serves them breakfast, and sends the older ones to school before teaching the younger ones who stay home.

12. After each performance in America, the family has to:
(a) Shake hands with strangers at receptions.
(b) Sign autographs.
(c) Give an encore.
(d) Have dinner with a hosting family.

13. In New York, Maria discovers that shoes are shined where?
(a) In barbershops.
(b) Next to post offices.
(c) At drugstores.
(d) In department stores.

14. What do the von Trapp family members do to pass the time while imprisoned at Ellis Island?
(a) Read.
(b) Make crafts.
(c) Sing.
(d) Write letters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the summer music festivals in Salzburg, the von Trapp family:

2. What do the von Trapps see through the bars of their prison in Ellis Island?

3. When Maria meets the Captain, who is he about to become engaged to?

4. At first, how does Georg feel about his children and wife performing on stage?

5. How is Maria's third child delivered?

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