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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XV, Concerts in Wartime.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Father Wasner has vast knowledge of:
(a) Music theory and history.
(b) Overseas church missionary work.
(c) The rise of Christianity in Austria.
(d) Ethics and morality.

2. As Maria adjusts to life at the villa, what becomes her morning routine?
(a) She sits in the garden for prayer and meditation, and then has a simple breakfast by herself before starting a full day of teaching the children.
(b) She teaches the older children Biblical lessons and religious songs before sending them off to school and spending an hour in prayer and meditation.
(c) She washes clothes before breakfast, then wakes the children and prepares a large breakfast for the family.
(d) She wakes the children up, serves them breakfast, and sends the older ones to school before teaching the younger ones who stay home.

3. On their Vermont property, the von Trapps:
(a) Start a mushroom farm.
(b) Set up a cottage where they sell handmade crafts.
(c) Build a summer playground for visiting families.
(d) Learn how to harvest sap and make maple syrup.

4. In 1938, after the Chancellor resigns, what does the von Trapps' butler inform them?
(a) He's a member of the Nazi party.
(b) He is related to the Chancellor.
(c) He is quitting.
(d) He was born in Germany.

5. Who signs up for the Army?
(a) Mr. Warner, the family's former manager.
(b) Father Wasner, the family's choir director.
(c) Mr. Schang, the family's manager.
(d) Mr. Drinker, the family's close friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Johannes is born, who takes the family to concerts and museums?

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

3. At the launch of their third American tour, what advice does the family receive from their manager?

4. Why is the photo the von Trapps show friends of their recently purchased home in Vermont not impressive?

5. When Maria becomes pregnant again and doctors want her to end the pregnancy because of her weak kidneys, what does Maria do?

(see the answer key)

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