QUIZ: Can You Ace This “The Sound of Music” Quiz?

“The Sound of Music” is a beloved 1965 musical about Maria, a governess who looks after a family full of children who ends up falling in love with their widowed dad, Captain von Trapp.  The film has captivated millions of viewers over the years, but this quiz will challenge even the most die-hard fans to remember every scene and every song in the beloved musical film.

“The Sound of Music” is a beloved 1965 musical about Maria, a governess who looks after a family full of children who ends up falling in love with their widowed dad, Captain von Trapp.  The film has captivated millions of viewers over the years, but this quiz will challenge even the most die-hard fans to remember every scene and every song in the beloved musical film.

What were the names of the von Trapp kids?

  • Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta, and Gretl
  • Annie, Brownie, Freckles, Joshy, Lamb Chop, Carter, and Becca
  • Andrew, Dylan, Tyr, Harper, Rommie, Lexie, and Doyle

The film featured seven children with Liesl being the oldest and Gretl being the youngest. But in real life, Captain von Trapp and Maria had three more kids than the movie showed.

The film featured seven children with Liesl being the oldest and Gretl being the youngest. But in real life, Captain von Trapp and Maria had three more kids than the movie showed.

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Where were Maria and the kids heading back from when they arrived to greet the Baroness and the Captain?

  • Singing and dancing on the hills
  • A boat ride on the lake
  • A walk around the park

Maria took the kids on a boat ride on the lake. By the time they returned to the villa, they were greeted by Captain von Trapp and the Baroness.

Maria took the kids on a boat ride on the lake. By the time they returned to the villa, they were greeted by Captain von Trapp and the Baroness.

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Baroness is just a title, but what was her first name?

  • Anna
  • Elvira
  • Elsa

The Baroness is named Elsa von Schraeder. She was a rich woman who got engaged to Captain von Trapp but ultimately got Maria to come back to the abbey. She was played by actress Eleanor Parker.

The Baroness is named Elsa von Schraeder. She was a rich woman who got engaged to Captain von Trapp but ultimately got Maria to come back to the abbey. She was played by actress Eleanor Parker.

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By the end of the film, the von Trapp family managed to escape to a different country. What was the name of this country?

  • Italy
  • France
  • Switzerland

The von Trapps narrowly escaped from soldiers and headed to the Swiss border by car. Then, they walked across the Swiss Alps to Switzerland where they ultimately found safety.

The von Trapps narrowly escaped from soldiers and headed to the Swiss border by car. Then, they walked across the Swiss Alps to Switzerland where they ultimately found safety.

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In what way did Maria teach the kids music?

  • She broke down the basic musical notes of “do-re-mi"
  • She told them to sing along with a record
  • She asked them to visualize the music

After taking them to the hills in Salzburg, Maria taught the von Trapp kids the basic notes of the musical scale. In time, they learned how to sing along.

After taking them to the hills in Salzburg, Maria taught the von Trapp kids the basic notes of the musical scale. In time, they learned how to sing along.

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How many Oscars did the film actually win?

  • 3
  • 5
  • 2

“The Sound of Music” won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing, and Best Music. That made a total of five Oscars that were won for the making of this musical.

“The Sound of Music” won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing, and Best Music. That made a total of five Oscars that were won for the making of this musical.

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What actress was hired to play the main role of Maria?

  • Julie Andrews
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • Elizabeth Montgomery

Producers were initially reluctant to hire Julie Andrews for “The Sound of Music” because they didn’t think that she was the right fit. Then Walt Disney showed them some post-production clips of “Mary Poppins” and they were convinced.

Producers were initially reluctant to hire Julie Andrews for “The Sound of Music” because they didn’t think that she was the right fit. Then Walt Disney showed them some post-production clips of “Mary Poppins” and they were convinced.

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What does the captain tell his family after coming to terms with the fact that he doesn’t want to work for the Germans?

  • They have to hide out in the house
  • The have to leave Austria
  • They have to ally themselves with Germany’s enemies

The Captain freaked out when he got orders that told him he must report to the German naval base. So, he told his family that they must leave Austria right away. But the German soldiers caught them during his first escape attempt.

The Captain freaked out when he got orders that told him he must report to the German naval base. So, he told his family that they must leave Austria right away. But the German soldiers caught them during his first escape attempt.

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What does the Captain do when he finally admits to himself that he still loves Maria?

  • Breaks up with the Baroness
  • He hides in the mountains
  • He hires Nazis to off the Baroness

Captain Georg von Trapp eventually came to terms with the fact that he loved Maria. So, he ended his engagement to the Baroness and tied the knot with Maria.

Captain Georg von Trapp eventually came to terms with the fact that he loved Maria. So, he ended his engagement to the Baroness and tied the knot with Maria.

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What does Max do in secret while Maria and Georg are honeymooning?

  • Gives the kids junk food
  • Enters the kids in the Salzburg Festival
  • Takes the kids on a boat ride

Max entered the kids into the Salzburg Festival without Georg’s permission. The only reason the newlyweds learned the truth about this was because their honeymoon trip got cut short after learning that Austria was annexed.

Max entered the kids into the Salzburg Festival without Georg’s permission. The only reason the newlyweds learned the truth about this was because their honeymoon trip got cut short after learning that Austria was annexed.

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What does Maria do shortly after dancing with Captain von Trapp?

  • Goes to her room and stays there the whole night
  • Hides her jealousy and returns to the abbey
  • Tries to deny her feelings for the Captain

After dancing with the captain, she tried to suppress her romantic feelings by leaving the villa and going to the abbey. Eventually, Mother Abbess convinced Maria to return to the von Trapp family.

After dancing with the captain, she tried to suppress her romantic feelings by leaving the villa and going to the abbey. Eventually, Mother Abbess convinced Maria to return to the von Trapp family.

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Did Christopher Plummer sing his own songs for the film?

  • He did
  • He did not
  • He only sang one song

Although Christopher Plummer initially sang the songs in the film, producers decided to dub all of his songs during post-production. So, the voice audiences heard came from singer Bill Lee.

Although Christopher Plummer initially sang the songs in the film, producers decided to dub all of his songs during post-production. So, the voice audiences heard came from singer Bill Lee.

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Who injured themselves while filming the song “Sixteen Going On Seventeen?"

  • Charmian Carr
  • Heather Menzies
  • Julie Andrews

While filming the song “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” Carr, who was really 21, fell through the gazebo’s glass and hurt her ankle. In the scene, her bandage is covered up by make-up.

While filming the song “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” Carr, who was really 21, fell through the gazebo’s glass and hurt her ankle. In the scene, her bandage is covered up by make-up.

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Which one of the kids had a major growth spurt during the film?

  • Duane Chase
  • Nicholas Hammond
  • Daniel Truhitte

Nicholas Hammond, who played Friedrich, went from 5 ft. 3 in. to 5 ft. 9 in. during the six-month shooting period. But since Friedrich was shorter than Liesl but taller than Louisa, producers had to ask him to remove his shoes and actress Charmian Carr had to stand on a box while standing beside him.

Nicholas Hammond, who played Friedrich, went from 5 ft. 3 in. to 5 ft. 9 in. during the six-month shooting period. But since Friedrich was shorter than Liesl but taller than Louisa, producers had to ask him to remove his shoes and actress Charmian Carr had to stand on a box while standing beside him.

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The movie was released in 1965, but was set in a different year. What was that year?

  • 1953
  • 1892
  • 1938

“The Sound of Music” is set in the year 1938 in Austria right before the Nazis invaded the country. In fact, despite the cheerful singing and dancing, the entire movie deals with the impending invasion.

“The Sound of Music” is set in the year 1938 in Austria right before the Nazis invaded the country. In fact, despite the cheerful singing and dancing, the entire movie deals with the impending invasion.

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What did Maria use to make play clothes for the kids?

  • Curtains
  • Old clothes
  • Material found in storage

Maria used her creative skills to turn a bunch of old curtains into play clothes for the kids. Then she asked them to wear the clothes so they could enjoy hanging out in the hills and the mountains in Salzburg.

Maria used her creative skills to turn a bunch of old curtains into play clothes for the kids. Then she asked them to wear the clothes so they could enjoy hanging out in the hills and the mountains in Salzburg.

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What do the nuns at the abbey do to prevent the German soldiers from going after the von Trapps?

  • They tied their shoelaces together
  • They asked the soldiers to attend mass
  • They sabotaged the engines on their cars

Although nuns are not supposed to interfere in such matters, they loved the von Trapps so much that they removed the engine parts from the German soldiers’ cars so that the family could escape.

Although nuns are not supposed to interfere in such matters, they loved the von Trapps so much that they removed the engine parts from the German soldiers’ cars so that the family could escape.

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Where did the Captain and Maria end up getting married?

  • In the cathedral at the Abbey
  • In a church in Salzburg
  • At the lakeside villa

Despite their ups and downs, Captain von Trapp and Maria were finally able to get married at the cathedral at Nonnberg Abbey. Both the nuns and the children were present for the ceremony and they all sang “Maria.”

Despite their ups and downs, Captain von Trapp and Maria were finally able to get married at the cathedral at Nonnberg Abbey. Both the nuns and the children were present for the ceremony and they all sang “Maria.”

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How were the real-life von Trapps able to escape Austria?

  • By driving across the border
  • By riding a bike across the border
  • By taking a train to Italy

The real-life von Trapps didn’t end up going to the Swiss Alps. They simply got on a train to Italy to escape the situation in Austria.

The real-life von Trapps didn’t end up going to the Swiss Alps. They simply got on a train to Italy to escape the situation in Austria.

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What is the name of the flower that Captain von Trapp and Liesl sing about in the film?

  • Rose
  • Edelweiss
  • Daisy

Captain von Trapp sang the song “Edelweiss” with Liesl and the rest of the kids, which is also the name of a flower. Sadly, this song was the last one written by lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II before he died in 1960.

Captain von Trapp sang the song “Edelweiss” with Liesl and the rest of the kids, which is also the name of a flower. Sadly, this song was the last one written by lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II before he died in 1960.

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Georg von Trapp did exist. But what title did he hold?

  • Ritter
  • Lord
  • King

In the film, George von Trapp was a retired naval officer who held the rank of Captain. But the real George von Trapp earned the Austrian noble title of “Ritter.”

In the film, George von Trapp was a retired naval officer who held the rank of Captain. But the real George von Trapp earned the Austrian noble title of “Ritter.”

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What part of Austria was the movie set in?

  • Vienna
  • Graz
  • Salzburg

Although the von Trapps were Austro-Hungarian and spoke German in real life, most of the film is set in the Austrian city of Salzburg, which borders Germany and offers a terrific view of the Eastern Alps.

Although the von Trapps were Austro-Hungarian and spoke German in real life, most of the film is set in the Austrian city of Salzburg, which borders Germany and offers a terrific view of the Eastern Alps.

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Was “The Sound of Music” Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s first musical?

  • First
  • Second
  • Last

“The Sound of Music” was composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein’s final collaboration. But before this film, they had worked on other projects like “The King and I” and “South Pacific.”

“The Sound of Music” was composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein’s final collaboration. But before this film, they had worked on other projects like “The King and I” and “South Pacific.”

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How does Captain von Trapp call his children to him?

  • By blowing a whistle
  • By ringing a bell
  • By tapping his shoes

The Captain raised his kids using strict military discipline ever since his wife passed away. So, with a whistle, he called them to him and the kids always rushed right over.

The Captain raised his kids using strict military discipline ever since his wife passed away. So, with a whistle, he called them to him and the kids always rushed right over.

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What were the songs that Lady Gaga sang at the 2015 Academy Awards to honor the film’s 50th anniversary?

  • What’s Love Got To Do With It?, and When a Man Loves a Woman
  • The Sound of Music, Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, and Climb Every Mountain
  • Respect, Baby Got Back, and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

At the 2015 Academy Awards, Lady Gaga performed a medley of the film’s soundtrack and wowed the crowd with her vocal chops. But the singer had no idea that Julie Andrews was in the audience until she came on stage after the performance.

At the 2015 Academy Awards, Lady Gaga performed a medley of the film’s soundtrack and wowed the crowd with her vocal chops. But the singer had no idea that Julie Andrews was in the audience until she came on stage after the performance.

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Why did Julie Andrews keep on giggling during the love scene?

  • She was sleepy
  • The lights were making rude noises
  • She had an itch

In the scene where Maria and Captain von Trapp are in the gazebo, the lights above them were making rude noises, which caused Julie Andrews to giggle. Left with no other choice, the film’s director turned the lights off and the entire scene was shot in silhouette.

In the scene where Maria and Captain von Trapp are in the gazebo, the lights above them were making rude noises, which caused Julie Andrews to giggle. Left with no other choice, the film’s director turned the lights off and the entire scene was shot in silhouette.

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Which actor utterly hated “The Sound of Music?"

  • Christopher Plummer
  • Nicholas Hammond
  • Richard Haydn

The actor who played Captain von Trapp despised the film so much that he often dubbed the film “The Sound of Mucus.” “Because it was so awful and sentimental and gooey,” he said. He got so depressed that he overate and gained weight during production.

The actor who played Captain von Trapp despised the film so much that he often dubbed the film “The Sound of Mucus.” “Because it was so awful and sentimental and gooey,” he said. He got so depressed that he overate and gained weight during production.

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What scene traumatized the actress who played Gretl?

  • The boat scene
  • The mountain scene
  • All the scenes in the villa

When the rowboat overturned, Maria and the kids fell into the lake. Julie Andrews was supposed to fall forward and rescue Gretl, but Andrews fell backwards and couldn’t get to 5-year-old actress Kym Karath. So, she went under and swallowed a bunch of water during filming.

When the rowboat overturned, Maria and the kids fell into the lake. Julie Andrews was supposed to fall forward and rescue Gretl, but Andrews fell backwards and couldn’t get to 5-year-old actress Kym Karath. So, she went under and swallowed a bunch of water during filming.

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Why did Julie Andrews have such a hard time during the mountain scene?

  • She was exhausted
  • She had the a fever of 102 degrees
  • The helicopter knocked her over

“This was a jet helicopter,” Julie Andrews said. “And the down draft from those jets was so strong that every time… the helicopter circled around me, the down draft just flattened me into the grass. And I mean flattened.”

“This was a jet helicopter,” Julie Andrews said. “And the down draft from those jets was so strong that every time… the helicopter circled around me, the down draft just flattened me into the grass. And I mean flattened.”

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Identify the von Trapp kid in this photo.

  • Gretl
  • Marta
  • Brigitta

The character was played by actress Angela Cartwright, who went on to star in television projects like “Lost in Space” and “The Danny Thomas Show.”

The character was played by actress Angela Cartwright, who went on to star in television projects like “Lost in Space” and “The Danny Thomas Show.”

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Which instrument did Julie Andrews learn how to play for the film?

  • Flute
  • Guitar
  • Piano

Actress Julie Andrews learned how to play the guitar for the musical. So, when audiences saw Maria whip out her guitar and play while she sang, it was actually Andrews’ playing the guitar.

Actress Julie Andrews learned how to play the guitar for the musical. So, when audiences saw Maria whip out her guitar and play while she sang, it was actually Andrews’ playing the guitar.

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How historically accurate is the film versus the real life von Trapp family?

  • Completely accurate
  • Not very accurate
  • Somewhat accurate

The film was based off of the play and the memoir, but it wasn’t completely accurate. For starters, the family had ten kids, not seven. Also, the real Maria von Trapp was a tutor for one of the kids, she was not the governess to all of them.

The film was based off of the play and the memoir, but it wasn’t completely accurate. For starters, the family had ten kids, not seven. Also, the real Maria von Trapp was a tutor for one of the kids, she was not the governess to all of them.

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Whose favorite things are mentioned in the song “My Favorite Things?"

  • Maria’s
  • Kurt’s
  • Louisa’s

Maria sings the song “My Favorite Things,” which lists some of the things she likes to think of whenever she’s feeling down. According to the song, she loves "whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens."

Maria sings the song “My Favorite Things,” which lists some of the things she likes to think of whenever she’s feeling down. According to the song, she loves "whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens."

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What is the name of the abbey where Maria was staying before becoming a governess?

  • Nonnberg Abbey
  • Carmelite Abbey
  • St. Joseph Abbey

Maria was staying at the Nonnberg Abbey to become a nun. But she ran into some problems with the other nuns and was sent away to be a governess for the von Trapp children.

Maria was staying at the Nonnberg Abbey to become a nun. But she ran into some problems with the other nuns and was sent away to be a governess for the von Trapp children.

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Why did the children play mean tricks on the previous governesses?

  • They wanted a new governess
  • They wanted to make their dad mad
  • They wanted to get their dad’s attention

Governesses came and went at the von Trapp villa thanks to the horrible pranks the kids pulled on them. But the kids were only doing it to get their dad’s attention. Unfortunately, he was always busy with work.

Governesses came and went at the von Trapp villa thanks to the horrible pranks the kids pulled on them. But the kids were only doing it to get their dad’s attention. Unfortunately, he was always busy with work.

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All movies need extras. How many did this film have?

  • 1,000
  • 300
  • 4,500

Although the film only had a couple of main characters, there were actually 4,500 extras used over the course of five months of filming over 80 scenes.

Although the film only had a couple of main characters, there were actually 4,500 extras used over the course of five months of filming over 80 scenes.

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What type of dance did Maria and Captain von Trapp do on the night of the party?

  • Waltz
  • Polka
  • Landler folk dance

During the villa’s grand party, the Captain noticed Maria teaching Kurt the Landler folk dance. So, he walked on over and started dancing with Maria to show the kids how it’s done. But it didn't take long for everyone to realize these two were meant for each other.

During the villa’s grand party, the Captain noticed Maria teaching Kurt the Landler folk dance. So, he walked on over and started dancing with Maria to show the kids how it’s done. But it didn't take long for everyone to realize these two were meant for each other.

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What was this film based off of?

  • A book
  • A screenplay
  • A play and a book

“The Sound of Music” is based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp and the 1959 play. It turns out that Maria and the von Trapp clan were real and they lived in Austria. They also loved music.

“The Sound of Music” is based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp and the 1959 play. It turns out that Maria and the von Trapp clan were real and they lived in Austria. They also loved music.

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How many von Trapp children are there?

  • 9
  • 6
  • 7

There are seven von Trapp kids in all. As the governess, Maria had a tough time remembering all of their names. But as the bond between them grew, she eventually memorized all of their names.

There are seven von Trapp kids in all. As the governess, Maria had a tough time remembering all of their names. But as the bond between them grew, she eventually memorized all of their names.

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What other countries were used as filming locations besides the United States?

  • Germany
  • Switzerland
  • Austria

“The Sound of Music” was shot in the 20th Century Fox studios in California and also in Salzburg, Austria between the months of March and September in the year 1964.

“The Sound of Music” was shot in the 20th Century Fox studios in California and also in Salzburg, Austria between the months of March and September in the year 1964.

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How well did the movie perform for the 20th Century Fox studio?

  • It broke even on the cost to produce the movie
  • It was a major success
  • It was a minor success

20th Century Fox was on the verge of bankruptcy after making the 1963 film “Cleopatra.” Thankfully, “The Sound of Music” was a major success for the film studio and saved it financially by becoming the third-highest-grossing movie in film history.

20th Century Fox was on the verge of bankruptcy after making the 1963 film “Cleopatra.” Thankfully, “The Sound of Music” was a major success for the film studio and saved it financially by becoming the third-highest-grossing movie in film history.

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How long is “The Sound of Music?"

  • 2h 55m
  • 1h 30m
  • 2h 15m

The runtime of the film is 2 hours and 55 minutes. It’s considered one of the longest running classic movies ever made because today’s standards limit the length of movies to about 1 hour and 30 minutes or 2 hours maximum, although some movies still break these standards.

The runtime of the film is 2 hours and 55 minutes. It’s considered one of the longest running classic movies ever made because today’s standards limit the length of movies to about 1 hour and 30 minutes or 2 hours maximum, although some movies still break these standards.

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Why did Captain von Trapp ban singing at the villa?

  • It reminds him of his wife
  • It reminds him of his mother
  • His kids can’t sing well

Captain von Trapp had forbidden his kids from singing or laughing at home after his wife’s death. Then, Maria walked into their lives and started teaching the kids how to sing. And for the first time in years, the Captain sang, too.

Captain von Trapp had forbidden his kids from singing or laughing at home after his wife’s death. Then, Maria walked into their lives and started teaching the kids how to sing. And for the first time in years, the Captain sang, too.

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Who does Maria forget to mention in her prayers before going to bed?

  • Abby
  • Ralph
  • Kurt

In the beginning, Maria was still figuring things out as the new governess of the von Trapp family. So, when she prayed for the kids before going to bed, she accidentally forgot Kurt’s name.

In the beginning, Maria was still figuring things out as the new governess of the von Trapp family. So, when she prayed for the kids before going to bed, she accidentally forgot Kurt’s name.

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Which individual was specifically responsible for sending Maria to the von Trapp household?

  • Mother Isabel
  • Mother Abbess
  • Mother Mary

Mother Abbess was played by actress Peggy Wood. The character was a German nun who ran the Nonnberg Abbey. She felt that Maria was better suited for the role of a governess than a nun, so she set her loose on a path towards her happy ending.

Mother Abbess was played by actress Peggy Wood. The character was a German nun who ran the Nonnberg Abbey. She felt that Maria was better suited for the role of a governess than a nun, so she set her loose on a path towards her happy ending.

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Where do the von Trapps go after their musical performance? Hint: They were escaping from Germany.

  • The hospital
  • Toy store
  • The abbey

The von Trapps took shelter in the abbey, specifically the cemetery crypt where Mother Abbess hid them. By the time the soldiers arrived, the family had already driven off in the caretaker’s vehicle.

The von Trapps took shelter in the abbey, specifically the cemetery crypt where Mother Abbess hid them. By the time the soldiers arrived, the family had already driven off in the caretaker’s vehicle.

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Maria’s wedding train was fairly long. But how long was it?

  • 14 feet long
  • 6 feet long
  • 9 feet long

Maria’s wedding train was 14 feet long. And over the years, brides have often looked to the dress that actress Julie Andrews wore in the film for inspiration.

Maria’s wedding train was 14 feet long. And over the years, brides have often looked to the dress that actress Julie Andrews wore in the film for inspiration.

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Why did the real Maria von Trapp write her memoir?

  • To record her memories
  • To leave a legacy for her kids
  • To help support her family and promote their singing group

Maria von Trapp released her 1949 memoir, “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers,” to earn some money for her family because her husband had lost his battle with lung cancer. She also wanted to give her kids’ singing careers a boost.

Maria von Trapp released her 1949 memoir, “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers,” to earn some money for her family because her husband had lost his battle with lung cancer. She also wanted to give her kids’ singing careers a boost.

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What did Kurt claim they put on Fräulein Josephine’s toothbrush?

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Glue

While Maria was chatting with the von Trapp kids, Kurt confessed that he hadn’t had as much fun with his siblings since the day they put glue on Governess Fräulein Josephine’s toothbrush.

While Maria was chatting with the von Trapp kids, Kurt confessed that he hadn’t had as much fun with his siblings since the day they put glue on Governess Fräulein Josephine’s toothbrush.

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What was the film’s original title going to be?

  • The Von Trapp Family
  • The Singing Heart
  • Escape From Austria

The filmmakers had originally thought of using “The Singing Heart” as the film’s working title. But after some serious thought, they decided to rename it “The Sound of Music.”

The filmmakers had originally thought of using “The Singing Heart” as the film’s working title. But after some serious thought, they decided to rename it “The Sound of Music.”

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