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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XI, Stowe in Vermont..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Georg give Maria to accompany her when she's recovering from kidney stone surgery?
(a) A puppy and three chicks.
(b) Three chicks and a turtle.
(c) A kitten and a puppy.
(d) A turtle and a kitten.

2. Who brings the presents at Christmas in Austria?
(a) The family's guardian angels.
(b) Santa Claus with angels.
(c) Saint Nikolaus with angels.
(d) Jesus with angels.

3. With their wool stage clothes being extremely uncomfortable in the East Coast summer humidity, what do the von Trapps do?
(a) Sew cotton versions of their costumes.
(b) Order wool-like outfits made from lighter materials.
(c) Buy light, bright dresses and shorts for the stage.
(d) Replace their costumes with evening gowns and light suits.

4. What happens when Maria swallows a fly in mid-performance?
(a) She chokes on the fly and nearly passes out.
(b) She tells the audience, and they laugh good-naturedly.
(c) She excuses herself and has a coughing fit backstage.
(d) She continues singing as if nothing happened.

5. In addition to celebrating birthdays in their Austrian villa, what does the family celebrate?
(a) Honor Day in memory of their ancestors.
(b) Children's Day, the second Sunday of each month.
(c) Cuisine Day and a week of food festivals leading up to it.
(d) Feast Day of the saint each person is named after.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maria feels hurt whenever Americans call her and her family what?

2. When the Captain first asks Maria how she likes his children, she replies that:

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

4. Who spends a lot of time helping Maria take care of baby Johannes?

5. After Mr. Wagner no longer represents them, who do the von Trapps audition for?

(see the answer key)

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