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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter IV, Barbara.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In New York, Maria discovers that shoes are shined where?
(a) At drugstores.
(b) In barbershops.
(c) In department stores.
(d) Next to post offices.

3. What does Maria think of the villa's garden?
(a) She feels it is too showy and pretentious.
(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's impressed by its size and beauty, calling it a paradise for children.

4. When the family is invited to perform at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries in Austria, what do they decide?
(a) They're out of their league.
(b) They need to liven up their performance.
(c) It would be an honor.
(d) They must sew new clothes for the occasion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With Maria as their new mother, what do the von Trapp children learn every night?

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

3. After the Nazis start taking control of Austria under the pretense of being liberators, Maria:

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

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

(see the answer key)

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