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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. With their wool stage clothes being extremely uncomfortable in the East Coast summer humidity, what do the von Trapps do?
(a) Replace their costumes with evening gowns and light suits.
(b) Sew cotton versions of their costumes.
(c) Order wool-like outfits made from lighter materials.
(d) Buy light, bright dresses and shorts for the stage.

2. While Maria is recovering from kidney stone surgery, she mischievously tricks a nurse, Sister Agrosia, into believing what?
(a) The baby chicks think Maria is their mother.
(b) The turtle might eat newborns' toes.
(c) The kitten is a baby mountain lion from the wild.
(d) The puppy's name is Georg.

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

4. What specific talent does Maria claim Mr. Schang has?
(a) He is good at pairing up the von Trapps with other talent for a spectacular show.
(b) He pinpoints exactly what's missing from their program and explains it clearly.
(c) He knows how to say the right thing at the right time to charm people.
(d) He knows how to provide exceptional publicity to bring in large audiences.

5. Why does Father Wasner become a regular at the von Trapp villa?
(a) He realizes the family is serious about singing.
(b) He is invited to teach the children theology.
(c) He entertains the family with amusing stories.
(d) He has nowhere else to go.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 9, what information does Georg receive regarding his bank?

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

3. On their Vermont property, the von Trapps:

4. When the family explores Vermont with real estate agents, what problem do they run into?

5. After the Nazis start taking control of Austria under the pretense of being liberators, Maria:

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