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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. After Mr. Schang agrees to manage the family, he has their name changed from Trapp Family Choir to what?

2. What does the family name their Vermont home?

3. In the last chapter of the book, what does Maria credit for the recovery of her health?

4. During a performance, the von Trapp family discovers what's been missing from their performances. What is this missing ingredient?

5. Why does Mr. Wagner refuse to renew the von Trapps' contract?

Short Essay Questions

1. What monumental event happens during the von Trapps' summer camp season of 1945?

2. 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?

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

4. In the last chapter, what does Maria attribute to her full recovery?

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

6. By their third American tour, what changes have the von Trapp family members made to their concerts to appeal to a wider audience?

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

8. After Georg dies, where is he buried?

9. How does the von Trapp family combine their concerts with their charity work?

10. What does Maria say about using the recorder as a learning instrument at music camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Starting over in the United States, the von Trapps faced many challenges. They succeeded despite all the difficulties they encountered. Do you think they created their own breaks, relied on the kindness of others, or a little of both? Explain, supporting your answer with examples from the book.

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

Father Wasner is a minor yet significant character in the book, who essentially becomes part of the family.

1. Write an analysis of Father Wasner, describing who he is, how he joined the family, and what his role is in the Trapps' everyday life and singing career.

2. In what ways does his presence benefit the family? Do you think they could have advanced their singing careers without him? Why or why not?

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