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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 to concerts in Europe when war breaks out?
(a) They go on as planned.
(b) They're moved to safer locations.
(c) The venues change to lift morale.
(d) They are cancelled.

2. In New York, Maria discovers that shoes are shined where?
(a) In barbershops.
(b) At drugstores.
(c) Next to post offices.
(d) In department stores.

3. When Mr. Wagner, the family's manager, finds out Maria is pregnant, he:
(a) Sends her flowers.
(b) Cancels the rest of the tour.
(c) Congratulates the family.
(d) Offers them a raise.

4. Once the von Trapp family is released from Ellis Island, they resume giving concerts. What does Maria note about attendance?
(a) Seats are full because the family received great publicity.
(b) Seats are empty because people are out enjoying autumn.
(c) Seats are empty because nobody can afford to attend.
(d) Seats are full because audiences are looking for light entertainment.

5. Who is Harry Drinker?
(a) A music fan the family befriends.
(b) A reporter who is enchanted by the family.
(c) A senator who helps the family with their papers.
(d) A manager for the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the amount of the mortgage the von Trapps take out to purchase their Vermont home?

2. Where are the von Trapps when war breaks out in 1939?

3. When the war ends in 1945 and the von Trapp boys return home, what does the music camp do?

4. What do the von Trapp family members do to pass the time while imprisoned at Ellis Island?

5. When Maria suggests the children wear play-suits, what does the Baroness say?

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