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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria find when she inspects the camp she wishes to turn into a music camp?
(a) One large hall.
(b) Eleven large barracks.
(c) Three small stages.
(d) Twenty picnic tables.

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

3. How many concerts is the von Trapp family scheduled to give during their third American tour?
(a) Fifty-seven.
(b) Twenty-six.
(c) Forty-two.
(d) Sixty-five.

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

5. What ultimately becomes of the von Trapps' former Austrian home?
(a) It is turned into a museum.
(b) It's confiscated by the government and turned into an embassy.
(c) It becomes a school for orphans.
(d) It's sold to a religious order and turned into a seminary.

6. What does Maria refer to as "the memorable year?"
(a) The year following Georg's death, when much goes wrong.
(b) The year the family grew closer than ever.
(c) The year long ago when she first met Georg and the children.
(d) The year some time ago when they first arrived in America.

7. When the von Trapps begin to work on their music camp, to what extent is their house finished?
(a) Nearly done.
(b) Two thirds.
(c) One half.
(d) One third.

8. During a performance, the von Trapp family discovers what's been missing from their performances. What is this missing ingredient?
(a) An intermission.
(b) A warm, humorous rapport with their audiences.
(c) More time onstage for the youngest singers of the family.
(d) A larger role for Georg to play in each performance.

9. After the Ellis Island incident, what does the family's manager do for the sake of his finances?
(a) Books more concerts to bring in more money.
(b) Takes a bigger cut of their earnings.
(c) Refuses to pay for any publicity whatsoever for their concerts.
(d) Charges more for admission.

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 Wagner no longer represents them, who do the von Trapps audition for?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

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

12. Maria points out that at her camp, folks who start out with Mary Had A Little Lamb soon can play:
(a) Country melodies.
(b) Chopin.
(c) Bach.
(d) Folk tunes.

13. When Maria asks Mr. Schang why he won't represent the family, what does he say?
(a) He's heard negative things about them from Mr. Wagner.
(b) Their songs are too long, and they are too serious when performing.
(c) He finds it too difficult to work with Maria and Georg.
(d) They are boring and lack talent.

14. What does Maria appreciate that America has given her family?
(a) Dignity.
(b) Opportunities.
(c) Prestige.
(d) Adoring fans.

15. A cook agrees to work at the music camp as long as she has:
(a) Certain appliances and kitchen wares.
(b) Three kitchen assistants.
(c) Every weekend off.
(d) Complete privacy when she's not working.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Maria talks about wanting to open a music camp, she describes her childhood "Sing Weeks," which were:

3. Even though the von Trapps' Austrian house is returned to them after the war, why can't they live there?

4. Among the items the von Trapps sell to raise money are:

5. After the family performs the masterpiece by Palestrina, Maria says the few who attend are:

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