View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter VIII, The Miracle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving the U.S. when their visas are not extended, where do the von Trapps tour next?
(a) Warsaw.
(b) Stockholm.
(c) Copenhagen.
(d) Berlin.

2. Why does Father Wasner become a regular at the von Trapp villa?
(a) He has nowhere else to go.
(b) He realizes the family is serious about singing.
(c) He entertains the family with amusing stories.
(d) He is invited to teach the children theology.

3. After Maria insists on another audition with Columbia Concerts, what happens?
(a) The executives are more impressed the second time around.
(b) The family is escorted out and told to never return.
(c) The executives walk out before the family finishes.
(d) The family is invited to yet another audition.

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

5. What does the performer Lotte Lehmann encourage the von Trapps to do?
(a) Perform in a singing festival.
(b) Perform for a visiting dignitary.
(c) Sing at a benefit for orphans.
(d) Sing at her wedding reception.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the von Trapp children's Uncle Peter?

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

3. When she first learns English, Maria spells words as she would in Austrian. For example, she spells "watch" as:

4. Who spends a lot of time helping Maria take care of baby Johannes?

5. Why does Mr. Wagner refuse to renew the von Trapps' contract?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 330 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample