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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter IV, Barbara.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While her family goes sightseeing in New York, Maria stays in the hotel to:
(a) Learn English.
(b) Cook dinner.
(c) Practice songs.
(d) Knit baby clothes.

2. What happened to the Captain's first wife?
(a) She died of scarlet fever.
(b) She was lost at sea.
(c) She left the Captain for another man.
(d) She disappeared mysteriously.

3. Why does Father Wasner become a regular at the von Trapp villa?
(a) He is invited to teach the children theology.
(b) He entertains the family with amusing stories.
(c) He realizes the family is serious about singing.
(d) He has nowhere else to go.

4. After the Nazis start taking control of Austria under the pretense of being liberators, Maria:
(a) Trembles whenever the doorbell rings.
(b) Teaches the children to speak in a special code.
(c) Hides the family's most treasured possessions.
(d) Pretends to be sympathetic to the Nazi party.

5. On the ship bound from London to the United States, Maria learns English by:
(a) Reading English novels.
(b) Hiring an English tutor.
(c) Having Americans name everything on the ship.
(d) Studying her Austrian-English dictionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the von Trapps' first singing concert?

2. Who is the von Trapp children's Uncle Peter?

3. During the summer music festivals in Salzburg, the von Trapp family:

4. As their first Christmas with Maria approaches, what do the children do while they sing?

5. After marrying the Captain, what becomes part of Maria's family routine?

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