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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter II, The First Ten Years Are the Hardest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the family loses their fortune in Austria, Maria says that she and the children are:
(a) Planning bake sales to earn money.
(b) Eating less to make ends meet.
(c) Worried sick about their future.
(d) Not suffering over the loss.

2. At first, how does Georg feel about his children and wife performing on stage?
(a) He doesn't know what to think.
(b) He is excited for them.
(c) He thinks it's demeaning.
(d) He feels they should get paid.

3. 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 feels it is too showy and pretentious.
(d) She is humbled by its simplicity and modest size, calling it a peaceful retreat.

4. With Maria as their new mother, what do the von Trapp children learn every night?
(a) A new song.
(b) Another prayer.
(c) An Austrian fairytale.
(d) A new recipe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings the presents at Christmas in Austria?

2. When the family arrives in New York City, they are taken to which hotel?

3. Who escapes Austria with the von Trapp family?

4. What happened to the Captain's first wife?

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

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