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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter XI, Never Again.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Maria gets permission from the Archbishop to do what at their villa?
(a) Create a library of religious tomes.
(b) Turn a room into a chapel.
(c) House monks of the region's silent order.
(d) Turn a wing into a nunnery.

2. When the Captain first asks Maria how she likes his children, she replies that:
(a) They have beautiful eyes but look pale and serious.
(b) Time will tell whether or not they'll get along.
(c) They look starved for attention.
(d) Like all children, they are precious and cute.

3. Maria's second baby is named:
(a) Eleonore.
(b) Evie.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Stefonie.

4. To earn a living after Georg loses most of his savings, what does the family do?
(a) Clean neighbors' houses.
(b) Rent out rooms in their villa.
(c) Work at the nunnery.
(d) Sew and sell clothing.

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

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. What happens at the von Trapps' first singing concert?

3. While Georg paces worriedly over losing his fortune in Austria, Maria says she is:

4. After Maria gives birth to her second child, she needs surgery for kidney stones. How many stones are removed?

5. When Maria returns to Salzburg after her kidney stone surgery, what does the family receive?

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