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

2. Who is Father Wasner?
(a) The priest who marries Georg and Maria.
(b) A close family relative who counsels them on spiritual matters.
(c) A professor of theology who gives mass at their local church.
(d) A young priest who helps the family advance musically.

3. When the family arrives in New York City, they are taken to which hotel?
(a) Hilton.
(b) Harrington.
(c) Washington.
(d) Wellington.

4. What uniquely American things is the family introduced to on the ship bound for the United States?
(a) Slang, sodas, and coin denominations.
(b) Hot dogs and hamburgers.
(c) Popcorn, gum, and chocolate bars.
(d) Baseball and football.

5. What does the performer Lotte Lehmann encourage the von Trapps to do?
(a) Perform in a singing festival.
(b) Sing at a benefit for orphans.
(c) Perform for a visiting dignitary.
(d) Sing at her wedding reception.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Nazi party replaces teachers at the children's school, students are taught that:

2. How long is the von Trapps' sea voyage on their way to America after their escape from Austria?

3. Mrs. Drinker tells Maria she needs to deliver her baby at a hospital. What does Maria say?

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

5. In New York, Maria discovers that shoes are shined where?

(see the answer key)

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