The Story of the Trapp Family Singers Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Maria is impressed that Americans, in contrast to Europeans, are not embarrassed by what? (from Part Two: Chapter IX, Merion)

Hugging in public.

Not knowing the answer to a question.

Manual labor.

Laughing out loud.

2.

After Mr. Wagner no longer represents them, who do the von Trapps audition for? (from Part Two: Chapter VIII, The Miracle)

Mr. Drinker and his associates.

Mrs. Coppicus and four other executives.

Mr. Schang and five other executives.

Mrs. Brava and her assistants.

3.

Even though the von Trapps' Austrian house is returned to them after the war, why can't they live there? (from Part Two: Chapter XXI, Cor Unum)

It had been used by the Nazis for awful purposes.

Another family claimed it.

Most of it was burned down.

They are forbidden from stepping foot in Austria.

4.

How does the von Trapps' all-female concert in Bethlehem, PA, turn out? (from Part Two: Chapter XII, A New Chapter)

It is one of their most outstanding and memorable concerts.

It leads to a new contract and new manager.

Reasonably well despite two of the singers forgetting some of the words.

It is cut short because of a utility workers' strike.

5.

When the family entertains troops at a former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp turned Army camp, what do Georg and Maria realize? (from Part Two: Chapter XI, Stowe in Vermont.)

The area is enchanting, and they could be happy living there.

Army soldiers are very appreciative of their musical abilities.

Soon it will be time to retire from show business.

They much prefer singing outdoors than in stuffy theaters.

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