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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. At Macy's department store, what is Maria afraid of?
(a) The staircase that moves by itself.
(b) The security guards.
(c) The perfume testers.
(d) The headless mannequins.

2. What happened to the Captain's first wife?
(a) She died of scarlet fever.
(b) She disappeared mysteriously.
(c) She was lost at sea.
(d) She left the Captain for another man.

3. What does Maria think of the villa's garden?
(a) She feels it is too showy and pretentious.
(b) She is humbled by its simplicity and modest size, calling it a peaceful retreat.
(c) She would like to see the groundskeeper do a better job with the roses.
(d) She's impressed by its size and beauty, calling it a paradise for children.

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

5. When Maria becomes pregnant again and doctors want her to end the pregnancy because of her weak kidneys, what does Maria do?
(a) Goes on a strict diet.
(b) Takes strengthening herbs.
(c) Ends the pregnancy.
(d) Goes on fulltime bedrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What uniquely American things is the family introduced to on the ship bound for the United States?

2. Why does Father Wasner become a regular at the von Trapp villa?

3. Who is the von Trapp children's Uncle Peter?

4. When the von Trapps go on a camping trip with Uncle Peter and his family, how many pieces of luggage does Peter bring?

5. When she first learns English, Maria spells words as she would in Austrian. For example, she spells "watch" as:

(see the answer key)

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