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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. In America, who teaches Maria's little girls to play musical instruments?
(a) An Austrian refugee who lives nearby.
(b) An accomplished jazz artist.
(c) A former member of the Boston Symphony.
(d) A piano teacher who was once homeless.

2. Why does Mr. Wagner refuse to renew the von Trapps' contract?
(a) He and Maria argued, and he wants nothing more to do with the von Trapps.
(b) He's gone bankrupt and is moving into a different business.
(c) He's lost money on them and doesn't think they're right for American audiences.
(d) He feels they're asking for too much money and too many conditions.

3. What masterpiece by Palestrina does Maria say the family learns well?
(a) Misa Brava.
(b) Iglesia Santa.
(c) Todois Canteimos.
(d) Dolores Sempre.

4. Why does the Captain tell the Princess he cannot marry her?
(a) He loves someone else.
(b) He saw her with another man.
(c) He already proposed to Maria.
(d) She's mean to his children.

5. After Georg loses his fortune in Austria, the family:
(a) Fires the butler.
(b) Sells their expensive silverware and crystal.
(c) Lets six servants go.
(d) Sells their jewelry and antiques collection.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the summer music festivals in Salzburg, the von Trapp family:

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

4. When Maria gives birth to her first child, Rosemarie, this is Georg's:

5. In addition to celebrating birthdays in their Austrian villa, what does the family celebrate?

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