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    What is The Baroness' plan?The Sound Of Music

      To send the children to boarding school.

    While the children are onstage the afternoon before the festival, what is the orchestra playing?The Sound Of Music

      The song Maria and the Captain danced to at the party. Once again, suspiciously similar to 'The Lonely Goatherd'!

    Who tells their father that the children ate all their berries?The Sound Of Music

      Brigitta. Friedrich initially tells Captain von Trapp(before we join the scene) that they were berrypicking, Marta 'confirms' it a few minutes later, and then Brigitta explains why they don't have the berries anymore. Finally, we see Friedrich's lame cover-up on the whole blueberry vs strawberry thing.

    What does Marta want for her birthday?The Sound Of Music

      A pink parasol. Pink is Maria's favourite colour, too!

    How many times does the lady who wins a prize at the festival bow?The Sound Of Music

      16.

    Who sang these words: 'I leave, and heave a sigh and say goodbye.'?The Sound Of Music

      Kurt. He leaves with a little help from Maria!

    What is the dance that Maria and the Captain perform called?The Sound Of Music

      The Laendler. Remember, it's an old Austrian folkdance, yet it sounds strangely similar to 'The Lonely Goatherd' in some places.

    Who told Maria that the von Trapp family dances?The Sound Of Music

      Kurt. They were afraid to tell Maria because they thought she would make them all dance together!

    Of the children, who plays guitar?The Sound Of Music

      Liesl.

    Who is the housekeeper of the von Trapp family?The Sound Of Music

      Frau Schmidt. The role was played by Norma Varden, who began appearing in movies in the 'thirties, appearing in films such as 'National Velvet', 'Strangers on a Train' and 'Witness for the Prosecution'.

    What is Uncle Max's last name?The Sound Of Music

      Detweiler. Uncle Max is played by Richard Haydn. Schraeder is the surname of the Baroness, and Herr Zeller is a Nazi.

    Did one of the Von Trapp children say that he was impossible?The Sound Of Music

      yes. Fraulein Josephine told Friedrich that - four governesses ago! Kurt describes himself as 'incorrigible', and then asks Maria what the word means.

    Who always makes Maria kiss the floor after a disagreement?The Sound Of Music

      Sister Berthe. But lately, Maria's taken to kissing the floor when she sees her coming, just to save time!

    Where does the first dialogue in the movie take place?The Sound Of Music

      In a corridor in the Abbey. 'I simply cannot find her, Reverend Mother.' 'Maria.' 'She's missing from the abbey again.'

    What are the names of the von Trapp children in order of age, from youngest to oldest?'Sound of Music'

      Gretl, Marta, Brigitta, Kurt, Louisa, Fredrich, Liesl.

    Where do they hide when they are being chased by the Germans?'Sound of Music'

      the cemetery in the abbey.

    Maria can play what instrument?'Sound of Music'

      guitar.

    What is Captain von Trapp's first name?'Sound of Music'

      Georg. Georg is pronounced Gayorg.

    Who said, '...and I don't need a governness.'?'Sound of Music'

      Liesl. Later on she changes her mind.

    What city do the kids run around in, in their play clothes?'Sound of Music'

      Salzburg.

    Which child's name did she forget when she was praying her bedtime prayer?'Sound of Music'

      Kurt. She remembers his name when he runs into her bedroom during the thunderstorm, along with the other children.

    What present do the children leave Maria in her pocket?'Sound of Music'

      frog.

    What were the children's play clothes made from?'Sound of Music'

      old drapes. Maria makes them herself, from the old drapes in her room.

    Who plays the character Maria?'Sound of Music'

      Julie Andrews. She also plays Mary Poppins!

    What color is the Austrian flag hanging in the hall at the party?The Sound Of Music

      red and white lines. I think you only see it once.

    At the party, Liesl is wearing a white dress with a bow on it. What color is the bow?The Sound Of Music

      yellow. You can clearly see it if you look.

    How old is Briggita?The Sound Of Music

      10. It's clearly heard, as she says it to Maria.

    At the start of the movie Briggita comes in reading a book. What color is the book?The Sound Of Music

      brown. Her father whacks her with it because she is late.

    Liesl climbs through Maria's window after she's been to see Rolf in the gardens. Maria asks her how she climbed up there. Liesl replies: 'How we always got into this room to play tricks on a Governess. Louisa can make it with a whole jar of ________ in her hand!' What is in her hand?The Sound Of Music

      spiders. Maria is really shocked when she hears that!

    Finish the quote: BARONESS TO MAX: 'Why didn't you tell me?' MAX: 'What?' BARONESS: 'To bring along _________ _________?'The Sound Of Music

      my harmonica. This is said just before the captain sings.

    Before the party, the children put on a puppet show. There is a woman, the girl's mother, as one of the puppets. What color is that puppet's hat?The Sound Of Music

      purple. She is only in a small part of the puppet show!

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