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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria conclude is the key to true happiness?
(a) Family.
(b) Music.
(c) Love.
(d) Endurance.

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

3. After their first performance of their third American tour, what does the manager tell the von Trapps?
(a) They are lacking something.
(b) They need more cheerful songs.
(c) They need to project more be heard well in the back.
(d) They're doing a fantastic job.

4. Even though the von Trapps' Austrian house is returned to them after the war, why can't they live there?
(a) They are forbidden from stepping foot in Austria.
(b) It had been used by the Nazis for awful purposes.
(c) Most of it was burned down.
(d) Another family claimed it.

5. Maria explains that when they travel by rail, sometimes they have to wait for hours in:
(a) Smelly buildings.
(b) Freezing stations.
(c) The heat.
(d) The snow.

6. Mr. Schang reconsiders and agrees to represent the von Trapp family on what condition?
(a) They wear shiny clothes, high heels, and lots of makeup.
(b) They spend three days a week talking to reporters.
(c) They sing exclusively in English.
(d) They pay $5,000 for publicity.

7. What does the letter that the Trapp family receives in January of 1947 say?
(a) Informs the family they can never set foot in Austria again.
(b) Asks the family to help the suffering Austrian people.
(c) Invites Maria to become an ambassador to Austria.
(d) Urges the family to return to Austria.

8. 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.

9. When the family moves into their Vermont home, what do they have to do?
(a) Apply for a permit to own property legally in the United States.
(b) Relocate the family of bears living on their property.
(c) Rebuild the house and crooked barns.
(d) Schedule more concerts to earn money to repay the loan.

10. In a letter to friends, what does Maria say she noticed while driving up the coast from Los Angeles to Seattle?
(a) How vast the ocean is.
(b) How pale Georg looked.
(c) How quiet and withdrawn the children were.
(d) How crowded the roads were.

11. In an effort to conserve gas and help the war effort, the von Trapps forgo traveling by car and instead travel by:
(a) Tour bus.
(b) Train.
(c) Chartered bus.
(d) Monorail.

12. What is the amount of the mortgage the von Trapps take out to purchase their Vermont home?
(a) $78,000.
(b) $12,000.
(c) $23,000.
(d) $50,000.

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

14. Maria explains that in Europe, if one is washing dishes when a guest arrives unexpectedly, one:
(a) Finishes the dishes while chatting with the guest.
(b) Tries to hide the fact that he or she was doing dishes.
(c) Asks the guest to help.
(d) Asks the guest to come back later.

15. What does the family name their Vermont home?
(a) Heavenly Lobby.
(b) E Pluribus Unum.
(c) Cor Unum.
(d) Musical Tavern.

Short Answer Questions

1. A cook agrees to work at the music camp as long as she has:

2. When they travel by rail, sometimes the von Trapps end up in separate cars and worry about:

3. In the last chapter of the book, what does Maria credit for the recovery of her health?

4. Who signs up for the Army?

5. After Maria insists on another audition with Columbia Concerts, what happens?

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