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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maria becomes pregnant again and doctors want her to end the pregnancy because of her weak kidneys, what does Maria do?
(a) Goes on fulltime bedrest.
(b) Takes strengthening herbs.
(c) Ends the pregnancy.
(d) Goes on a strict diet.

2. How long is the von Trapps' sea voyage on their way to America after their escape from Austria?
(a) Eleven days.
(b) One month.
(c) Two and a half weeks.
(d) Five days.

3. What uniquely American things is the family introduced to on the ship bound for the United States?
(a) Popcorn, gum, and chocolate bars.
(b) Baseball and football.
(c) Hot dogs and hamburgers.
(d) Slang, sodas, and coin denominations.

4. When the family is invited to perform at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries in Austria, what do they decide?
(a) It would be an honor.
(b) They're out of their league.
(c) They must sew new clothes for the occasion.
(d) They need to liven up their performance.

5. In addition to celebrating birthdays in their Austrian villa, what does the family celebrate?
(a) Honor Day in memory of their ancestors.
(b) Children's Day, the second Sunday of each month.
(c) Feast Day of the saint each person is named after.
(d) Cuisine Day and a week of food festivals leading up to it.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Captain first asks Maria how she likes his children, she replies that:

2. What happens to concerts in Europe when war breaks out?

3. After each performance in America, the family has to:

4. When the von Trapps go on a camping trip with Uncle Peter and his family, how many pieces of luggage does Peter bring?

5. When Maria gives birth to her first child, Rosemarie, this is Georg's:

Short Essay Questions

1. When a famous performer, Lotte Lehmann, hears the family practice and encourages them to enter a singing contest, what happens?

2. When the family first arrives at the Hotel Wellington in New York City, what experiences do they have?

3. After Maria returns home from her kidney stone procedure, the family gets a long distance call. What information do they receive during this call?

4. World War II breaks out on September, 1939, while the family is doing a tour in Europe. Where do they end up after the war starts?

5. On the ship bound for America, how does Maria learn English?

6. After Johannes is born, the family's U.S. visitor visas expire and no extension is granted. Where do they end up?

7. Describe the von Trapps' experience of being imprisoned at Ellis Island.

8. When the von Trapp family vacations with Georg's distant cousin Peter, what do they find odd about him?

9. After Maria and Georg marry, the family settles into a routine. Describe their typical evening.

10. How does Maria feel about her family being regarded as "poor refugees?"

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