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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. Who else lives on the Vermont property with the von Trapps?
(a) A maple syrup farmer named Cole.
(b) A maid named Augustana and her family.
(c) A ski instructor name Fey.
(d) An employee named Theophile and his family.

2. In addition to celebrating birthdays in their Austrian villa, what does the family celebrate?
(a) Children's Day, the second Sunday of each month.
(b) Cuisine Day and a week of food festivals leading up to it.
(c) Honor Day in memory of their ancestors.
(d) Feast Day of the saint each person is named after.

3. Maria explains that when they travel by rail, sometimes they have to wait for hours in:
(a) Smelly buildings.
(b) The snow.
(c) The heat.
(d) Freezing stations.

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

5. Who escapes Austria with the von Trapp family?
(a) Hans, the butler.
(b) The former school principal.
(c) The Archbishop.
(d) Father Wasner.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Maria adjusts to life at the villa, what becomes her morning routine?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 13, Maria notes that she and the family are no longer a hundred percent European, but not what?

3. What is the "American Farmer?"

4. Who brings the presents at Christmas in Austria?

5. What does the performer Lotte Lehmann encourage the von Trapps to do?

(see the answer key)

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