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

2. What does Maria think of the villa's garden?
(a) She feels it is too showy and pretentious.
(b) She is humbled by its simplicity and modest size, calling it a peaceful retreat.
(c) She would like to see the groundskeeper do a better job with the roses.
(d) She's impressed by its size and beauty, calling it a paradise for children.

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

4. When the von Trapps go on a camping trip with Uncle Peter and his family, how many pieces of luggage does Peter bring?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Five.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Two.

5. Who brings the presents at Christmas in Austria?
(a) Jesus with angels.
(b) Santa Claus with angels.
(c) The family's guardian angels.
(d) Saint Nikolaus with angels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Maria suggests the children wear play-suits, what does the Baroness say?

3. What does the performer Lotte Lehmann encourage the von Trapps to do?

4. While Maria is recovering from kidney stone surgery, she mischievously tricks a nurse, Sister Agrosia, into believing what?

5. Why does Father Wasner become a regular at the von Trapp villa?

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