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

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

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

4. When the war ends in 1945 and the von Trapp boys return home, what does the music camp do?
(a) Records an album in their honor.
(b) Collects money for war refugees.
(c) Shuts down.
(d) Welcomes them back.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the family moves into their Vermont home, what do they have to do?

2. When the von Trapps say goodbye to the Drinkers, what does Maria note about the couple?

3. After Maria insists on another audition with Columbia Concerts, what happens?

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

5. What happens when Maria swallows a fly in mid-performance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Trapps do when they receive a letter from Austria describing the suffering of the people there after the war?

2. Right around the time of Georg's death, how is the media portraying the von Trapp family?

3. After Georg dies, where is he buried?

4. In between their concert performances in America, the von Trapps' bank account balance dwindles to fifty dollars. What do they do to raise money and make ends meet until their next concert?

5. Why do two officials from the War Production Board arrive at Vermont to talk to Maria?

6. The family is concerned about an upcoming concert they are to give at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, their first all-female concert. How does it turn out?

7. What does Maria state that she finds impressive regarding Americans and manual labor?

8. When Georg becomes very sick, what do doctors tell Maria?

9. When Mr. Schang reconsiders and agrees to take on the Trapp family if they supply $5,000 for publicity, how does the family acquire this money?

10. During a performance in Denver, the family discovers the "lacking ingredient" that their manager, Mr. Schang, had alluded to before. How is the discovery made, and what is the missing ingredient?

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