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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group has to give the von Trapp family permission before they can receive any building supplies for their home or their camp?
(a) The War Production Board.
(b) The War Construction Panel.
(c) The War Remodeling Panel.
(d) The War Housing Board.

2. What does Maria find when she opens a copy of Life Magazine?
(a) A shocking article about their manager.
(b) A spread about her and her family.
(c) A feature on her Austrian hometown.
(d) A pictorial tribute to Vermont.

3. In January of 1947, the von Trapp family receives an important letter from the:
(a) Vatican Pope.
(b) Chancellor of Austria.
(c) American Army of Occupation in Austria.
(d) American League of Austrian Friends.

4. The von Trapps convert a former chicken coop into a:
(a) Chapel.
(b) Library.
(c) Storage room.
(d) Summer cottage.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 13, Maria notes that she and the family are no longer a hundred percent European, but not what?
(a) Completely American yet.
(b) Willing to forget their roots.
(c) Ready to completely say goodbye to Austria.
(d) As accomplished in English as she'd like.

6. After Mr. Wagner no longer represents them, who do the von Trapps audition for?
(a) Mrs. Coppicus and four other executives.
(b) Mr. Schang and five other executives.
(c) Mr. Drinker and his associates.
(d) Mrs. Brava and her assistants.

7. What is the purpose of the organization the Trapps form in 1947?
(a) Bringing Austrian refugees to the United States.
(b) Creating pen pal relationships between the U.S. and Austria.
(c) Lobbying for Austria's freedom.
(d) Helping the poor and displaced of all nationalities.

8. What does "Cor Unum" mean?
(a) Heart of music.
(b) One heart.
(c) Seize the day.
(d) Together forever.

9. When the von Trapps say goodbye to the Drinkers, what does Maria note about the couple?
(a) They are the most generous friends she's ever known.
(b) She appreciates them despite their many eccentricities.
(c) She is grateful to them for all they did for her family.
(d) They seem preoccupied with other matters.

10. Why can't Maria attend Rupert's wedding?
(a) She is sick with grief.
(b) She is not invited.
(c) She is giving a concert.
(d) She is bedridden.

11. What does Maria comment about the 107-concert tour in Part Two, Chapter 18?
(a) It was dubbed the International Friendship Tour.
(b) It's when she learned to be politically active.
(c) It was exhausting but fruitful.
(d) It represents the kindness of Americans.

12. As the family makes plans to move into their Vermont home, what do the boys, Werner and Rupert, announce?
(a) They've been accepted to college.
(b) They've been drafted.
(c) They're making plans for a double wedding.
(d) They've decided to quit show business.

13. When the family entertains troops at a former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp turned Army camp, what do Georg and Maria realize?
(a) Soon it will be time to retire from show business.
(b) They much prefer singing outdoors than in stuffy theaters.
(c) Army soldiers are very appreciative of their musical abilities.
(d) The area is enchanting, and they could be happy living there.

14. How does a neighbor, Betty, correct Maria's English?
(a) She gives her a list of everything Maria is saying incorrectly.
(b) She cautions her to use the words "he, she, it" correctly.
(c) She tells Maria that using slang is vulgar.
(d) She explains that the "w" is not pronounced like a "v."

15. Once, when a bus departure in Kansas is discontinued, the von Trapps reach their next performance by being driven in a:
(a) Delivery van.
(b) Fire truck.
(c) Police car.
(d) Hearse.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the von Trapps are down to their last fifty dollars, what do they do to raise money?

2. Why is the photo the von Trapps show friends of their recently purchased home in Vermont not impressive?

3. How do concert attendees help the von Trapps' charitable organization?

4. What does Maria say she becomes addicted to?

5. 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?

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