View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the mother of a famous harpsichordist tells the von Trapps they need publicity, what does the family do?
(a) Sends photos of themselves to local papers.
(b) Creates and posts signs throughout town.
(c) Spends $700 for publicity.
(d) Hands out business cards at the subway station.

2. When the family is invited to perform at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries in Austria, what do they decide?
(a) They must sew new clothes for the occasion.
(b) They need to liven up their performance.
(c) It would be an honor.
(d) They're out of their league.

3. When first visiting Vermont, what does the family like about the state?
(a) The hard-working people and the thriving maple syrup industry.
(b) Its natural beauty, including swimming holes, woods, and pastures.
(c) Its unique state government.
(d) The huge number of Austrians they find in Vermont.

4. How does a neighbor, Betty, correct Maria's English?
(a) She explains that the "w" is not pronounced like a "v."
(b) She tells Maria that using slang is vulgar.
(c) She gives her a list of everything Maria is saying incorrectly.
(d) She cautions her to use the words "he, she, it" correctly.

5. What do Quakers from the Society of Friends give the Trapp family to help them out?
(a) Clothing, food, and soap.
(b) Furniture, curtains, and towels.
(c) Books, school supplies, and linens.
(d) Silverware, blankets, and beds.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Maria returns to Salzburg after her kidney stone surgery, what does the family receive?

2. Maria gets permission from the Archbishop to do what at their villa?

3. At the end of Chapter 9, what information does Georg receive regarding his bank?

4. At first, how does Georg feel about his children and wife performing on stage?

5. Where are the von Trapps when war breaks out in 1939?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 366 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample