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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Maria is impressed that Americans, in contrast to Europeans, are not embarrassed by what?
(a) Hugging in public.
(b) Not knowing the answer to a question.
(c) Laughing out loud.
(d) Manual labor.

2. What masterpiece by Palestrina does Maria say the family learns well?
(a) Iglesia Santa.
(b) Dolores Sempre.
(c) Misa Brava.
(d) Todois Canteimos.

3. What does the ten-day music camp try to do for its campers?
(a) Create well-rounded, artistic individuals.
(b) Train future professional musicians.
(c) Acquaint guests with as much musical literature as possible.
(d) Show that music is fun, not boring.

4. With Georg's condition deteriorating rapidly, what does Father Wasner bring in?
(a) A 400-year-old Bible.
(b) Holy water and a rosary.
(c) The book of Prayers for the Dying.
(d) The book of Compassion for the Last Days.

5. With their wool stage clothes being extremely uncomfortable in the East Coast summer humidity, what do the von Trapps do?
(a) Order wool-like outfits made from lighter materials.
(b) Replace their costumes with evening gowns and light suits.
(c) Buy light, bright dresses and shorts for the stage.
(d) Sew cotton versions of their costumes.

6. Maria opens Chapter 20 in Part 2 with the Biblical story of:
(a) Joseph.
(b) Job.
(c) Moses.
(d) Noah.

7. How do concert attendees help the von Trapps' charitable organization?
(a) Adopting displaced Austrian children.
(b) Writing letters of encouragement to Austrians.
(c) Writing letters to congresspeople.
(d) Donating clothes, food, and money.

8. 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 Remodeling Panel.
(c) The War Housing Board.
(d) The War Construction Panel.

9. What does Maria say about traveling to concerts with children?
(a) It's fun to be with family.
(b) It's rewarding.
(c) It works out better if you bring a nanny.
(d) It's hectic.

10. What does Maria say she becomes addicted to?
(a) Auctions.
(b) Food.
(c) Music.
(d) Fame.

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

12. When Maria talks about wanting to open a music camp, she describes her childhood "Sing Weeks," which were:
(a) Weeks when homework was put aside and class time was devoted to music.
(b) The weeks at the nunnery when local children came to learn music.
(c) Music-learning get-togethers that lasted several days.
(d) Competitions between neighboring school choirs.

13. After Mr. Schang agrees to manage the family, he has their name changed from Trapp Family Choir to what?
(a) The Trapp Family Singers.
(b) The Trapp Family Sensation.
(c) The Trapp Austrian Sensation.
(d) The Trapp Austrian Singers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria appreciate that America has given her family?

2. After the Trapp family gives a benefit concert to raise money for a school with a leaky roof, how does the school express gratitude?

3. When the family explores Vermont with real estate agents, what problem do they run into?

4. What does Maria find when she inspects the camp she wishes to turn into a music camp?

5. What ultimately becomes of the von Trapps' former Austrian home?

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