The Story of the Trapp Family Singers Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Back to Austria.

They don't know yet.

To a refugee center in England.

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

2.

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

Cancer in his knee.

An inoperable lung tumor.

Multiple sclerosis.

A heart murmur.

3.

In the last chapter of the book, what does Maria credit for the recovery of her health? (from Part Two: Chapter XXI, Cor Unum)

The love and support of her caring children.

The compassionate doctors and nurses who watched her around the clock.

The love she still carries in her heart for Georg.

Thousands of letters and telegrams calling for prayer on her behalf.

4.

When the von Trapps say goodbye to the Drinkers, what does Maria note about the couple? (from Part Two: Chapter XIII, The End of a Perfect Stay)

They are the most generous friends she's ever known.

She is grateful to them for all they did for her family.

She appreciates them despite their many eccentricities.

They seem preoccupied with other matters.

5.

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 is in poor taste.

Only classical music is worth learning.

Real popular music is music that lasts.

Popular music comes and goes.

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