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'The Sound Of Music' Children Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about the children portrayed in the movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by angelmouse. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
angelmouse

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,368

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
5 / 5

Plays
7197

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (5/5), Guest 65 (4/5), Jc148 (5/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. How many children were there? Hint

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Question 2 of 5

2. Were the boys named Friedrich and Kurt?

Yes

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Question 3 of 5

3. What was the name of the youngest girl? Hint

Brigitta

Gretl

Liesl

Louisa

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who was the oldest child? Hint

Brigitta

Marta

Kurt

Liesl

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Question 5 of 5

5. The children are Liesl, Friedrich, Brigitta, Louisa, Kurt, Marta and Gretl.

True

False

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Jan 29 2026 : Guest 86: 5/5
Jan 24 2026 : Guest 65: 4/5
Jan 07 2026 : Jc148: 5/5
Jan 05 2026 : Guest 71: 4/5
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Dec 31 2025 : Guest 196: 5/5
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Dec 23 2025 : booklover1959: 5/5
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many children were there?

Answer: 7

There were five girls and two boys who ranged from 5 years old to 16 years old.

2. Were the boys named Friedrich and Kurt?

Answer: Yes

The actor who played Friedrich continued to work as an actor in Australia. The actor who played Kurt grew up to test computer software for oil and mining companies.

3. What was the name of the youngest girl?

Answer: Gretl

Maria: 'What happened to your finger?' Gretl: 'It got caught.' Maria: 'Caught in what?' Gretl: 'Friedrich's teeth!'

4. Who was the oldest child?

Answer: Liesl

Liesl climbed into Maria's room the first night. She told Maria that Louisa could make it with a whole jar of spiders in her hand.

5. The children are Liesl, Friedrich, Brigitta, Louisa, Kurt, Marta and Gretl.

Answer: True

Liesl was played by Charmian Carr and Friedrich was played by Nicholas Hammond. Brigitta was played by Angela Cartwright and Louisa was played by Heather Menzies. Duane Chase played Kurt. Marta was played by Debbie Turner and Gretl was played Kym Karath.

Source: Author angelmouse

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