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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. Before Maria arrives to teach at the von Trapp Villa, how many other teachers and governesses have come and gone?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Forty-two.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Thirty-nine.

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

3. After the family sings at the Salzburg Festivals, which is the dream of every musician, what happens?
(a) They receive the coveted Vienna Music Award.
(b) They are hired to sing Sundays at the Salzburg Cathedral.
(c) They are offered contracts from managers from all over Europe.
(d) The eldest girls receive numerous marriage proposals.

4. Maria's second baby is named:
(a) Barbara.
(b) Evie.
(c) Eleonore.
(d) Stefonie.

5. After the Trapp family gives a benefit concert to raise money for a school with a leaky roof, how does the school express gratitude?
(a) Offering the family free tutoring services.
(b) Naming a school wing after the von Trapps.
(c) Sending over carpentry students to help with construction.
(d) Bringing the family home-cooked meals.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hedwig expresses great joy over her new ski pants, what does the Princess say?

2. What does Maria say she becomes addicted to?

3. Maria explains that when they travel by rail, sometimes they have to wait for hours in:

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

5. When Maria first arrives at the villa, how do six of the children -- Agathe, Hedwig, Martina, Johanna, Rupert, and Werner -- greet her?

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