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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. When Maria first arrives at the villa, how do six of the children -- Agathe, Hedwig, Martina, Johanna, Rupert, and Werner -- greet her?
(a) They greet her in the villa's courtyard with a "Welcome Maria" banner that they made.
(b) They rush outside and nearly tackle her to the ground as they all embrace her.
(c) Summoned by their father's whistle, the children come downstairs in matching sailor suits.
(d) Each greets her politely but coldly before returning to his or her room to study.

2. While Georg paces worriedly over losing his fortune in Austria, Maria says she is:
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Scared.
(c) Unconcerned.
(d) Elated.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Maria meets the Captain, who is he about to become engaged to?

2. Father Wasner has vast knowledge of:

3. After Georg loses his fortune in Austria, the family:

4. 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?

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

(see the answer key)

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