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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XX, The Memorable Year.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Captain first asks Maria how she likes his children, she replies that:
(a) Like all children, they are precious and cute.
(b) Time will tell whether or not they'll get along.
(c) They look starved for attention.
(d) They have beautiful eyes but look pale and serious.

2. How does the von Trapps' all-female concert in Bethlehem, PA, turn out?
(a) Reasonably well despite two of the singers forgetting some of the words.
(b) It leads to a new contract and new manager.
(c) It is one of their most outstanding and memorable concerts.
(d) It is cut short because of a utility workers' strike.

3. Mr. Schang reconsiders and agrees to represent the von Trapp family on what condition?
(a) They sing exclusively in English.
(b) They spend three days a week talking to reporters.
(c) They wear shiny clothes, high heels, and lots of makeup.
(d) They pay $5,000 for publicity.

4. Where does the family sing in the mornings at their villa?
(a) In the courtyard.
(b) In their chapel.
(c) Around the fireplace.
(d) On the roof.

5. How long is the von Trapps' sea voyage on their way to America after their escape from Austria?
(a) Two and a half weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) Eleven days.
(d) Five days.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the family entertains troops at a former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp turned Army camp, what do Georg and Maria realize?

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

3. With Maria as their new mother, what do the von Trapp children learn every night?

4. Who is Father Wasner?

5. When Maria returns to Salzburg after her kidney stone surgery, what does the family receive?

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