The Story of the Trapp Family Singers Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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)

Most of it was burned down.

It had been used by the Nazis for awful purposes.

They are forbidden from stepping foot in Austria.

Another family claimed it.

2.

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

Mr. Jones, the plumber.

Mr. Sears, the carpenter.

Mr. Quinoa, the electrician.

Mr. Alfred, the architect.

3.

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.

They much prefer singing outdoors than in stuffy theaters.

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

Soon it will be time to retire from show business.

4.

How does Maria rate their first concert in the United States? (from Part Two: Chapter III, Getting Settled)

Too long and serious.

Short and disorganized.

Rushed.

Just right.

5.

The doctor who's been treating Georg tells Maria that he has: (from Part Two: Chapter XIX, The Letter)

Cancer in his knee.

A heart murmur.

Multiple sclerosis.

An inoperable lung tumor.

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