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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XVI, Trapp Family Music Camp.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the summer music festivals in Salzburg, the von Trapp family:
(a) Takes out-of-town guests sightseeing.
(b) Recites poetry to visiting dignitaries.
(c) Sells homemade pastries to raise funds for the nunnery.
(d) Leaves the city because it gets too crowded.

2. After Mr. Schang agrees to manage the family, he has their name changed from Trapp Family Choir to what?
(a) The Trapp Austrian Singers.
(b) The Trapp Family Singers.
(c) The Trapp Family Sensation.
(d) The Trapp Austrian Sensation.

3. After Mr. Wagner no longer represents them, who do the von Trapps audition for?
(a) Mr. Drinker and his associates.
(b) Mrs. Brava and her assistants.
(c) Mrs. Coppicus and four other executives.
(d) Mr. Schang and five other executives.

4. How does Maria rate their first concert in the United States?
(a) Just right.
(b) Too long and serious.
(c) Rushed.
(d) Short and disorganized.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria find when she opens a copy of Life Magazine?

2. What uniquely American things is the family introduced to on the ship bound for the United States?

3. How is Maria able to acquire most of the furniture for their newly bought property in Vermont?

4. When Maria asks Mr. Schang why he won't represent the family, what does he say?

5. As their first Christmas with Maria approaches, what do the children do while they sing?

(see the answer key)

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