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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the family discover living under their sink in their Vermont home?
(a) A cat.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A skunk.
(d) A bird.

2. 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) Another family claimed it.
(c) Most of it was burned down.
(d) It had been used by the Nazis for awful purposes.

3. After Rosemarie disappears for several days, where is she found?
(a) Looking for work in Toronto.
(b) Wandering in the woods in Vermont.
(c) Roaming the streets of New York City.
(d) Begging for food in Philadelphia.

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

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

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

7. After Maria insists on another audition with Columbia Concerts, what happens?
(a) The executives walk out before the family finishes.
(b) The family is escorted out and told to never return.
(c) The family is invited to yet another audition.
(d) The executives are more impressed the second time around.

8. How is Maria able to acquire most of the furniture for their newly bought property in Vermont?
(a) Singing her way into having the prices lowered for her.
(b) Going to antique stores.
(c) Buying pieces at a bargain at auctions.
(d) Shopping at garage sales.

9. After nine days of taking recorder lessons, what do campers at the von Trapp music camp do?
(a) Put on a little show.
(b) Take a break and go hiking.
(c) Take a break and learn to make crafts.
(d) Move on to learning the flute.

10. When they travel by rail, sometimes the von Trapps end up in separate cars and worry about:
(a) Someone losing a ticket.
(b) Someone falling off the train.
(c) Whether or not everyone will get off at the right stop.
(d) One of the children being kidnapped.

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

12. 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 Austrian Singers.
(c) The Trapp Austrian Sensation.
(d) The Trapp Family Sensation.

13. 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) They seem preoccupied with other matters.
(c) She appreciates them despite their many eccentricities.
(d) She is grateful to them for all they did for her family.

14. When the Trapps are asked what they think of popular music, what does Father Wasner reply?
(a) Popular music comes and goes.
(b) Only classical music is worth learning.
(c) Popular music is in poor taste.
(d) Real popular music is music that lasts.

15. Once the von Trapp family is released from Ellis Island, they resume giving concerts. What does Maria note about attendance?
(a) Seats are empty because nobody can afford to attend.
(b) Seats are empty because people are out enjoying autumn.
(c) Seats are full because the family received great publicity.
(d) Seats are full because audiences are looking for light entertainment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maria opens Chapter 20 in Part 2 with the Biblical story of:

2. While their father is ill and getting worse, the children are:

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

4. At the launch of their third American tour, what advice does the family receive from their manager?

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

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