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

2. What specific talent does Maria claim Mr. Schang has?
(a) He is good at pairing up the von Trapps with other talent for a spectacular show.
(b) He knows how to provide exceptional publicity to bring in large audiences.
(c) He knows how to say the right thing at the right time to charm people.
(d) He pinpoints exactly what's missing from their program and explains it clearly.

3. 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.

4. When the family entertains troops at a former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp turned Army camp, what do Georg and Maria realize?
(a) Soon it will be time to retire from show business.
(b) Army soldiers are very appreciative of their musical abilities.
(c) The area is enchanting, and they could be happy living there.
(d) They much prefer singing outdoors than in stuffy theaters.

5. Where does the family sing in the mornings at their villa?
(a) In the courtyard.
(b) In their chapel.
(c) Around the fireplace.
(d) On the roof.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When a Nazi official comes to the von Trapp household, what does he tell Georg to do?

4. On the ship bound from London to the United States, Maria learns English by:

5. After each performance in America, the family has to:

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