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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. Who is the von Trapp children's Uncle Peter?
(a) Georg's distant cousin.
(b) Georg's childhood friend.
(c) Maria's brother.
(d) Maria's uncle.

2. In addition to the Captain and his children, who else lives at the villa when Maria arrives?
(a) The butler, baroness, cook, gardener, farm keeper, and various maids.
(b) The Princess, butler, cook, maids, and family priest.
(c) Cooks, maids, gardeners, auto mechanics, artists, and a groundskeeper.
(d) The Princess, baroness, music teacher, butler, and maids.

3. In New York, where does the family attend church daily?
(a) Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
(b) Saint Paul the Apostle Church.
(c) Saint Mark's Church.
(d) Saint James Cathedral.

4. At the end of Chapter 9, what information does Georg receive regarding his bank?
(a) It burned down.
(b) It is bankrupt.
(c) It was bought out by a competitor.
(d) It has been robbed.

5. How many concerts is the von Trapp family scheduled to give during their third American tour?
(a) Forty-two.
(b) Sixty-five.
(c) Fifty-seven.
(d) Twenty-six.

Short Answer Questions

1. After marrying the Captain, what becomes part of Maria's family routine?

2. When the family is invited to perform at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries in Austria, what do they decide?

3. What happened to the Captain's first wife?

4. After Georg loses his fortune in Austria, the family:

5. Maria explains that in Europe, if one is washing dishes when a guest arrives unexpectedly, one:

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