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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the "American Farmer?"
(a) A song.
(b) A ship.
(c) A plane.
(d) A play.

2. Who is the von Trapp children's Uncle Peter?
(a) Georg's childhood friend.
(b) Maria's uncle.
(c) Georg's distant cousin.
(d) Maria's brother.

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

4. 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.

5. When Maria asks Mr. Schang why he won't represent the family, what does he say?
(a) He's heard negative things about them from Mr. Wagner.
(b) Their songs are too long, and they are too serious when performing.
(c) They are boring and lack talent.
(d) He finds it too difficult to work with Maria and Georg.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Georg buys twelve tickets for the Normandie, leaving on March 4th, where is the family going?

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

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

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

5. After leaving the U.S. when their visas are not extended, where do the von Trapps tour next?

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