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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XI, Stowe in Vermont..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who spends a lot of time helping Maria take care of baby Johannes?
(a) Hedwig.
(b) Martina.
(c) Agathe.
(d) Johanna.

2. Why does Mr. Wagner refuse to renew the von Trapps' contract?
(a) He feels they're asking for too much money and too many conditions.
(b) He's lost money on them and doesn't think they're right for American audiences.
(c) He and Maria argued, and he wants nothing more to do with the von Trapps.
(d) He's gone bankrupt and is moving into a different business.

3. Among the items the von Trapps sell to raise money are:
(a) Strudels and apple tartlets.
(b) Pieces of peasant artwork.
(c) Crowns worn by Georg's ancestors.
(d) Antique furniture.

4. After the Ellis Island incident, what does the family's manager do for the sake of his finances?
(a) Charges more for admission.
(b) Takes a bigger cut of their earnings.
(c) Books more concerts to bring in more money.
(d) Refuses to pay for any publicity whatsoever for their concerts.

5. What does the performer Lotte Lehmann encourage the von Trapps to do?
(a) Sing at a benefit for orphans.
(b) Perform in a singing festival.
(c) Sing at her wedding reception.
(d) Perform for a visiting dignitary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In New York, where does the family attend church daily?

2. What does Georg give Maria to accompany her when she's recovering from kidney stone surgery?

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

4. Maria's second baby is named:

5. When a Nazi official comes to the von Trapp household, what does he tell Georg to do?

(see the answer key)

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