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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter VIII, The Miracle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the "American Farmer?"
(a) A song.
(b) A ship.
(c) A plane.
(d) A play.

2. When the von Trapps go on a camping trip with Uncle Peter and his family, how many pieces of luggage does Peter bring?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

3. After Maria insists on another audition with Columbia Concerts, what happens?
(a) The family is invited to yet another audition.
(b) The executives walk out before the family finishes.
(c) The family is escorted out and told to never return.
(d) The executives are more impressed the second time around.

4. After Mr. Wagner no longer represents them, who do the von Trapps audition for?
(a) Mrs. Coppicus and four other executives.
(b) Mr. Schang and five other executives.
(c) Mr. Drinker and his associates.
(d) Mrs. Brava and her assistants.

5. What uniquely American things is the family introduced to on the ship bound for the United States?
(a) Baseball and football.
(b) Hot dogs and hamburgers.
(c) Slang, sodas, and coin denominations.
(d) Popcorn, gum, and chocolate bars.

Short Answer Questions

1. The family escapes Austria by getting permission to go:

2. After leaving the U.S. when their visas are not extended, where do the von Trapps tour next?

3. After the Salzburg music festivals are over, the children notice that Maria is no longer joining them in volleyball. What reason does she give for not participating in their games?

4. When Georg buys twelve tickets for the Normandie, leaving on March 4th, where is the family going?

5. At first, how does Georg feel about his children and wife performing on stage?

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