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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. After the Nazis start taking control of Austria under the pretense of being liberators, Maria:
(a) Hides the family's most treasured possessions.
(b) Teaches the children to speak in a special code.
(c) Pretends to be sympathetic to the Nazi party.
(d) Trembles whenever the doorbell rings.

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

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

4. After each performance in America, the family has to:
(a) Give an encore.
(b) Have dinner with a hosting family.
(c) Sign autographs.
(d) Shake hands with strangers at receptions.

5. Why does Mr. Wagner refuse to renew the von Trapps' contract?
(a) He's lost money on them and doesn't think they're right for American audiences.
(b) He and Maria argued, and he wants nothing more to do with the von Trapps.
(c) He's gone bankrupt and is moving into a different business.
(d) He feels they're asking for too much money and too many conditions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who spends a lot of time helping Maria take care of baby Johannes?

2. After they've paid off debts, what does the family purchase to help them travel to their concerts and, at the same time, save money?

3. As the family makes plans to move into their Vermont home, what do the boys, Werner and Rupert, announce?

4. Maria is impressed that Americans, in contrast to Europeans, are not embarrassed by what?

5. When the von Trapps say goodbye to the Drinkers, what does Maria note about the couple?

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