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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. What happens at the von Trapps' first singing concert?
(a) Maria trips on stage.
(b) They come in third.
(c) They meet the Pope.
(d) They win.

2. How does Georg feel about his family performing at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries?
(a) Proud.
(b) Confused.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Concerned.

3. When the family entertains troops at a former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp turned Army camp, what do Georg and Maria realize?
(a) Soon it will be time to retire from show business.
(b) Army soldiers are very appreciative of their musical abilities.
(c) They much prefer singing outdoors than in stuffy theaters.
(d) The area is enchanting, and they could be happy living there.

4. How do the von Trapps end up back in America when the war breaks out?
(a) They use fake passports.
(b) They hide in a ship, traveling as stowaways.
(c) Their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Drinker, fly them back.
(d) Mr. Wagner provides them with tickets back.

5. When the family is invited to perform at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries in Austria, what do they decide?
(a) They must sew new clothes for the occasion.
(b) They need to liven up their performance.
(c) They're out of their league.
(d) It would be an honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Princess Yvonne is about to visit the von Trapps, what does the Captain's daughter, Little Maria, ask?

2. When the Nazi party replaces teachers at the children's school, students are taught that:

3. Why can't Maria attend Rupert's wedding?

4. Why does the family receive a phone call from a Salzburg radio station manager?

5. After each performance in America, the family has to:

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