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

2. When she first learns English, Maria spells words as she would in Austrian. For example, she spells "watch" as:
(a) Wosht.
(b) Wasch.
(c) Votsch.
(d) Vashe.

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

4. When Maria gives birth to her first child, Rosemarie, this is Georg's:
(a) Seventh child.
(b) Eighth child.
(c) Twelfth child.
(d) Tenth child.

5. What uniquely American things is the family introduced to on the ship bound for the United States?
(a) Slang, sodas, and coin denominations.
(b) Hot dogs and hamburgers.
(c) Baseball and football.
(d) Popcorn, gum, and chocolate bars.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Father Wasner has vast knowledge of:

4. What is the "American Farmer?"

5. After Maria insists on another audition with Columbia Concerts, what happens?

(see the answer key)

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