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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. What does Georg give Maria to accompany her when she's recovering from kidney stone surgery?
(a) A puppy and three chicks.
(b) Three chicks and a turtle.
(c) A kitten and a puppy.
(d) A turtle and a kitten.

2. How does Maria rate their first concert in the United States?
(a) Just right.
(b) Short and disorganized.
(c) Rushed.
(d) Too long and serious.

3. When the von Trapps are newcomers in New York, they eat most of their meals at:
(a) A Jewish deli.
(b) An Italian restaurant.
(c) An Irish pub.
(d) A Chinese cafeteria.

4. When Maria gives birth to her first child, Rosemarie, this is Georg's:
(a) Twelfth child.
(b) Seventh child.
(c) Eighth child.
(d) Tenth child.

5. After Georg loses his fortune in Austria, the family:
(a) Sells their jewelry and antiques collection.
(b) Sells their expensive silverware and crystal.
(c) Fires the butler.
(d) Lets six servants go.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Maria gives birth to her second child, she needs surgery for kidney stones. How many stones are removed?

2. When Hedwig expresses great joy over her new ski pants, what does the Princess say?

3. At first, how does Georg feel about his children and wife performing on stage?

4. How long is the von Trapps' sea voyage on their way to America after their escape from Austria?

5. When Georg buys twelve tickets for the Normandie, leaving on March 4th, where is the family going?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Instead of going to a New York City hospital, Maria wants her baby to be delivered by a midwife at home, as was the custom in Austria at the time. In the end, who delivers her son Johannes and what happens?

6. When the von Trapp family goes on tour in Europe, who do they sing for?

7. What happens to the family's clothes when they get their laundry done in New York at the rate of six cents a pound?

8. How often does the Trapp family sing at their villa?

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

10. The children don't know what an Advent wreath is. How does Maria describe it to them?

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