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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XVI, Trapp Family Music Camp.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria say she becomes addicted to?
(a) Food.
(b) Music.
(c) Fame.
(d) Auctions.

2. During a performance, the von Trapp family discovers what's been missing from their performances. What is this missing ingredient?
(a) A larger role for Georg to play in each performance.
(b) An intermission.
(c) A warm, humorous rapport with their audiences.
(d) More time onstage for the youngest singers of the family.

3. The family escapes Austria by getting permission to go:
(a) Sing in London.
(b) Deliver packages to the poor.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Mountain climbing.

4. Mr. Schang reconsiders and agrees to represent the von Trapp family on what condition?
(a) They wear shiny clothes, high heels, and lots of makeup.
(b) They spend three days a week talking to reporters.
(c) They sing exclusively in English.
(d) They pay $5,000 for publicity.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 13, Maria notes that she and the family are no longer a hundred percent European, but not what?
(a) As accomplished in English as she'd like.
(b) Ready to completely say goodbye to Austria.
(c) Completely American yet.
(d) Willing to forget their roots.

Short Answer Questions

1. After they've paid off debts, what does the family purchase to help them travel to their concerts and, at the same time, save money?

2. How does Maria rate their first concert in the United States?

3. When they travel by rail, sometimes the von Trapps end up in separate cars and worry about:

4. Maria's second baby is named:

5. How long is the von Trapps' sea voyage on their way to America after their escape from Austria?

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