The Story of the Trapp Family Singers Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

It leads to a new contract and new manager.

It is one of their most outstanding and memorable concerts.

2.

When the von Trapps are newcomers in New York, they eat most of their meals at: (from Part Two: Chapter II, The First Ten Years Are the Hardest)

A Jewish deli.

An Italian restaurant.

An Irish pub.

A Chinese cafeteria.

3.

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

Manual labor.

Not knowing the answer to a question.

Hugging in public.

Laughing out loud.

4.

When Georg buys twelve tickets for the Normandie, leaving on March 4th, where is the family going? (from Part Two: Chapter V, What Next)

They don't know yet.

Back to Austria.

To stall for time at sea until their visa extension comes in.

To a refugee center in England.

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.)

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.

Army soldiers are very appreciative of their musical abilities.

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