The Story of the Trapp Family Singers Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When the Trapps are asked what they think of popular music, what does Father Wasner reply? (from Part Two: Chapter XVII, Snapshots of the Camp)

Popular music comes and goes.

Popular music is in poor taste.

Real popular music is music that lasts.

Only classical music is worth learning.

2.

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.)

Army soldiers are very appreciative of their musical abilities.

Soon it will be time to retire from show business.

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

They much prefer singing outdoors than in stuffy theaters.

3.

When the mother of a famous harpsichordist tells the von Trapps they need publicity, what does the family do? (from Part Two: Chapter III, Getting Settled)

Sends photos of themselves to local papers.

Creates and posts signs throughout town.

Spends $700 for publicity.

Hands out business cards at the subway station.

4.

How is Maria able to acquire most of the furniture for their newly bought property in Vermont? (from Part Two: Chapter XIII, The End of a Perfect Stay)

Buying pieces at a bargain at auctions.

Singing her way into having the prices lowered for her.

Going to antique stores.

Shopping at garage sales.

5.

Who dies in the middle of the von Trapps' Vermont remodeling project? (from Part Two: Chapter XIV, The New House)

Mr. Alfred, the architect.

Mr. Jones, the plumber.

Mr. Sears, the carpenter.

Mr. Quinoa, the electrician.

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