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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 treasured baby clothes does Maria show Mrs. Drinker?

2. When the family is invited to perform at a diplomatic reception for dignitaries in Austria, what do they decide?

3. Why does Father Wasner become a regular at the von Trapp villa?

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

5. Where does the family sing in the mornings at their villa?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Maria learn about the Captain from the mansion's head of staff, the Baroness?

5. When Little Maria tells Maria that she misses piano lessons, what does the governess do?

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

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

8. How does the family help take care of the new baby after Johannes is born?

9. When a Nazi official comes to the von Trapp family's villa and tells Georg to display a Nazi flag from the house, how does Georg respond?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The von Trapps seem to have a lukewarm relationship with their managers, at least initially. Despite managers' concerns that the family doesn't have enough audience appeal, they offer contracts. Why? What do they see in the family that propels them to take a chance on their singing act? Explain in detail.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the Trapp Family Music Camp with a typical summer camp experience. Describe the common purpose that the Trapps' camp and other campgrounds share.

Essay Topic 3

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

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