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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. Why does Maria feel it's all right for the family to sing on radio?
(a) She figures no harm can come if their music makes Austrians happy.
(b) Other local groups will be singing with them.
(c) It is an honor to sing on the same station that plays Bach and Mozart.
(d) They can sing anonymously.

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

3. What do the von Trapp family members do to pass the time while imprisoned at Ellis Island?
(a) Sing.
(b) Write letters.
(c) Make crafts.
(d) Read.

4. Among the items the von Trapps sell to raise money are:
(a) Crowns worn by Georg's ancestors.
(b) Pieces of peasant artwork.
(c) Antique furniture.
(d) Strudels and apple tartlets.

5. The clothes that Mrs. Drinker convinces Maria to buy for baby Johannes end up being:
(a) Not warm enough.
(b) Too gaudy.
(c) Much too big.
(d) Too small.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Captain returns to the villa unexpectedly from a trip and finds his family sitting on the floor singing, what does he do?

2. In America, who teaches Maria's little girls to play musical instruments?

3. How does a neighbor, Betty, correct Maria's English?

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. What is the "American Farmer?"

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