View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Georg loses his fortune in Austria, the family:

2. Who hears the Trapp family singing on a radio program?

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

4. How does Maria rate their first concert in the United States?

5. What does the family find amusing about Uncle Peter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

4. Maria explains that Salzburg is built around what two prominent structures?

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

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

7. After Georg loses his fortune, what adjustments does the family make?

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

9. Describe the conversation between Maria and Princess Yvonne in Maria's room at the villa.

10. What is the "American Farmer?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the von Trapp family name their Vermont home "Cor Unum?" What does this mean? How does their house name represent a greater philosophy on life for Maria?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

When Georg dies, a part of Maria dies with him. Compare and contrast life for her before and after his passing. How does she cope and move forward after his death?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 733 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample