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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What uniquely American things is the family introduced to on the ship bound for the United States?
(a) Baseball and football.
(b) Popcorn, gum, and chocolate bars.
(c) Hot dogs and hamburgers.
(d) Slang, sodas, and coin denominations.

2. When the family arrives in New York City, they are taken to which hotel?
(a) Hilton.
(b) Harrington.
(c) Washington.
(d) Wellington.

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

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

5. When Hedwig expresses great joy over her new ski pants, what does the Princess say?
(a) Ski pants make her look portly.
(b) Decent girls don't wear pants.
(c) Skiing is too dangerous for girls.
(d) The pants are hideous.

6. What does Maria think of the villa's garden?
(a) She's impressed by its size and beauty, calling it a paradise for children.
(b) She is humbled by its simplicity and modest size, calling it a peaceful retreat.
(c) She would like to see the groundskeeper do a better job with the roses.
(d) She feels it is too showy and pretentious.

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

8. During the summer music festivals in Salzburg, the von Trapp family:
(a) Sells homemade pastries to raise funds for the nunnery.
(b) Takes out-of-town guests sightseeing.
(c) Leaves the city because it gets too crowded.
(d) Recites poetry to visiting dignitaries.

9. After marrying the Captain, what becomes part of Maria's family routine?
(a) Doing morning exercises in the parlor.
(b) Gathering around the fireplace after supper.
(c) Working in the family's nextdoor farm.
(d) Going to dances on Saturday evenings.

10. What treasured baby clothes does Maria show Mrs. Drinker?
(a) Baby bonnets.
(b) Cashmere sweaters.
(c) Embroidered shirts and fancy gowns.
(d) Knit booties and crocheted hats.

11. What happens after the von Trapps' visitor visas expire?
(a) Their application is automatically resubmitted.
(b) They are arrested and forcibly departed.
(c) Their visa extension request is rejected.
(d) They are given a two-month extension.

12. When the von Trapps go on a camping trip with Uncle Peter and his family, how many pieces of luggage does Peter bring?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

13. Where does the family sing in the mornings at their villa?
(a) Around the fireplace.
(b) In the courtyard.
(c) In their chapel.
(d) On the roof.

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

15. In addition to celebrating birthdays in their Austrian villa, what does the family celebrate?
(a) Honor Day in memory of their ancestors.
(b) Feast Day of the saint each person is named after.
(c) Cuisine Day and a week of food festivals leading up to it.
(d) Children's Day, the second Sunday of each month.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Maria gives birth to her first child, Rosemarie, this is Georg's:

2. What does the family find amusing about Uncle Peter?

3. While Maria is recovering from kidney stone surgery, she mischievously tricks a nurse, Sister Agrosia, into believing what?

4. Who is Father Wasner?

5. What do Quakers from the Society of Friends give the Trapp family to help them out?

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