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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. When the von Trapps begin to work on their music camp, to what extent is their house finished?

2. Among the items the von Trapps sell to raise money are:

3. When Maria asks Mr. Schang why he won't represent the family, what does he say?

4. How do concert attendees help the von Trapps' charitable organization?

5. What does Maria comment about the 107-concert tour in Part Two, Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. During what Maria calls "the memorable year," what problems and issues do the von Trapps experience?

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

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

5. What does the family name their Vermont home, and why?

6. 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?

7. After Georg dies, where is he buried?

8. After the family auditions for manager F.C. Schang and he decides that he won't represent them, what reasons does he give Maria?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, explain how the following traits and qualities help the von Trapp family thrive in new circumstances:

1. Open-mindedness.

2. Thinking outside the box.

3. Family unity.

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?

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