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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter XIII, And the Lord Said to Abram . . ..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Father Wasner has vast knowledge of:
(a) Music theory and history.
(b) Overseas church missionary work.
(c) The rise of Christianity in Austria.
(d) Ethics and morality.

2. What happens at the von Trapps' first singing concert?
(a) They meet the Pope.
(b) Maria trips on stage.
(c) They come in third.
(d) They win.

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

4. In 1938, after the Chancellor resigns, what does the von Trapps' butler inform them?
(a) He is related to the Chancellor.
(b) He's a member of the Nazi party.
(c) He is quitting.
(d) He was born in Germany.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Captain returns to the villa unexpectedly from a trip and finds his family sitting on the floor singing, what does he do?

2. What does Maria think of the villa's garden?

3. What does the family find amusing about Uncle Peter?

4. When the Nazi party replaces teachers at the children's school, students are taught that:

5. Where does the family sing in the mornings at their villa?

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