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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the performer Lotte Lehmann encourage the von Trapps to do?

2. When the mother of a famous harpsichordist tells the von Trapps they need publicity, what does the family do?

3. Who spends a lot of time helping Maria take care of baby Johannes?

4. While Georg paces worriedly over losing his fortune in Austria, Maria says she is:

5. When the von Trapps are newcomers in New York, they eat most of their meals at:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After the von Trapp family gets used to the routine of giving concerts, there is still one aspect of performing they dislike. What is it?

3. Why does Maria feel uncomfortable when she first arrives at the Trapp Villa?

4. After the Nazis take over, what changes take place at the children's school?

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

6. Not long after Maria's daughter Leonore is born, Maria is hospitalized for kidney stones. What does Georg bring to keep her company while she recovers after surgery?

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

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

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

10. What happens after the Chancellor of Austria hears the family singing on the radio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the Von Trapp family demonstrates the qualities of persistence and resilience. Use at least three examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Life at the Von Trapp Villa undergoes a significant transformation when the newest governess, Maria, arrives.

1. Describe what life was like for the children and their father at their villa before Maria joins them.

2. Explain what new routines and activities they partake in after her arrival.

3. In your opinion, was the family better off before or after Maria came into their lives? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

What might it be like to grow up in a large family like the Trapp clan with so many siblings? Write about pros and cons of having many sisters and brothers, supporting your conclusions with examples from the book.

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