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

2. To earn a living after Georg loses most of his savings, what does the family do?
(a) Work at the nunnery.
(b) Rent out rooms in their villa.
(c) Sew and sell clothing.
(d) Clean neighbors' houses.

3. What treasured baby clothes does Maria show Mrs. Drinker?
(a) Knit booties and crocheted hats.
(b) Baby bonnets.
(c) Embroidered shirts and fancy gowns.
(d) Cashmere sweaters.

4. Why does Maria feel it's all right for the family to sing on radio?
(a) Other local groups will be singing with them.
(b) It is an honor to sing on the same station that plays Bach and Mozart.
(c) They can sing anonymously.
(d) She figures no harm can come if their music makes Austrians happy.

5. What is the amount of the mortgage the von Trapps take out to purchase their Vermont home?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $23,000.
(c) $12,000.
(d) $78,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What masterpiece by Palestrina does Maria say the family learns well?

2. In addition to the Captain and his children, who else lives at the villa when Maria arrives?

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

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

5. Why does Father Wasner become a regular at the von Trapp villa?

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