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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter XX, The Memorable Year.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the von Trapps are down to their last fifty dollars, what do they do to raise money?
(a) Hold a craft exhibit and sale.
(b) Hold a bake sale.
(c) Sell their antique jewelry.
(d) Hold a garage sale.

2. Father Wasner has vast knowledge of:
(a) Ethics and morality.
(b) Overseas church missionary work.
(c) The rise of Christianity in Austria.
(d) Music theory and history.

3. 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) More time onstage for the youngest singers of the family.
(d) A warm, humorous rapport with their audiences.

4. When Maria becomes pregnant again and doctors want her to end the pregnancy because of her weak kidneys, what does Maria do?
(a) Goes on a strict diet.
(b) Goes on fulltime bedrest.
(c) Ends the pregnancy.
(d) Takes strengthening herbs.

5. What does Maria say about traveling to concerts with children?
(a) It's rewarding.
(b) It's hectic.
(c) It works out better if you bring a nanny.
(d) It's fun to be with family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to concerts in Europe when war breaks out?

2. After Maria gives birth to her second child, she needs surgery for kidney stones. How many stones are removed?

3. How do the von Trapps end up back in America when the war breaks out?

4. Why does the Captain tell the Princess he cannot marry her?

5. Why is the photo the von Trapps show friends of their recently purchased home in Vermont not impressive?

(see the answer key)

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