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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XIV, The New House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the family sings at the Salzburg Festivals, which is the dream of every musician, what happens?
(a) They are offered contracts from managers from all over Europe.
(b) They are hired to sing Sundays at the Salzburg Cathedral.
(c) The eldest girls receive numerous marriage proposals.
(d) They receive the coveted Vienna Music Award.

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

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

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

5. Why does Maria feel it's all right for the family to sing on radio?
(a) She figures no harm can come if their music makes Austrians happy.
(b) They can sing anonymously.
(c) Other local groups will be singing with them.
(d) It is an honor to sing on the same station that plays Bach and Mozart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the family receive a phone call from a Salzburg radio station manager?

3. What do the von Trapp family members do to pass the time while imprisoned at Ellis Island?

4. How do the von Trapps end up back in America when the war breaks out?

5. Why is the family detained at Ellis Island?

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