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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Nazi party replaces teachers at the children's school, students are taught that:
(a) The new teachers are smarter and more compassionate than the previous ones.
(b) The previous teachers were traitors.
(c) They must teach their parents what they learn in school.
(d) Parents are too old-fashioned to understand the party.

2. When the Captain returns to the villa unexpectedly from a trip and finds his family sitting on the floor singing, what does he do?
(a) Scolds the children.
(b) Laughs uncontrollably.
(c) Yells at Maria.
(d) Sits with them.

3. The family's first concert in the United States is where?
(a) Easton, Pennsylvania.
(b) Buffalo, New York.
(c) Hershey, Pennsylvania.
(d) Rochester, New York.

4. When Maria becomes pregnant again and doctors want her to end the pregnancy because of her weak kidneys, what does Maria do?
(a) Goes on fulltime bedrest.
(b) Ends the pregnancy.
(c) Goes on a strict diet.
(d) Takes strengthening herbs.

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

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

7. When the family loses their fortune in Austria, Maria says that she and the children are:
(a) Planning bake sales to earn money.
(b) Worried sick about their future.
(c) Eating less to make ends meet.
(d) Not suffering over the loss.

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

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

10. At Macy's department store, what is Maria afraid of?
(a) The staircase that moves by itself.
(b) The perfume testers.
(c) The headless mannequins.
(d) The security guards.

11. What do the von Trapp family members do to pass the time while imprisoned at Ellis Island?
(a) Sing.
(b) Write letters.
(c) Make crafts.
(d) Read.

12. In addition to the Captain and his children, who else lives at the villa when Maria arrives?
(a) The Princess, butler, cook, maids, and family priest.
(b) The butler, baroness, cook, gardener, farm keeper, and various maids.
(c) The Princess, baroness, music teacher, butler, and maids.
(d) Cooks, maids, gardeners, auto mechanics, artists, and a groundskeeper.

13. When the mother of a famous harpsichordist tells the von Trapps they need publicity, what does the family do?
(a) Hands out business cards at the subway station.
(b) Spends $700 for publicity.
(c) Sends photos of themselves to local papers.
(d) Creates and posts signs throughout town.

14. When Maria meets the Captain, who is he about to become engaged to?
(a) Princess Yvonne.
(b) Yolanda Ives.
(c) Baroness Matilde.
(d) Claire Franz.

15. When Maria suggests the children wear play-suits, what does the Baroness say?
(a) The Captain wants his children to be dressed neatly.
(b) Play-suits are for peasants, not upper-class children.
(c) The children should be studying, not playing.
(d) The Captain has already ordered play-suits for all the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Johannes is born, who takes the family to concerts and museums?

2. In New York, where does the family attend church daily?

3. Who escapes Austria with the von Trapp family?

4. Father Wasner has vast knowledge of:

5. In 1938, after the Chancellor resigns, what does the von Trapps' butler inform them?

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