1. Austria
2. The rise of the Nazi Party and the Anschluss (annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany)
3. A convent in Salzburg, Austria
4. The Mother Abbess believes Maria is not suited for convent life and needs to experience the world; she also wants Maria to help the Von Trapp children.
5. Governess
6. He uses a whistle with different pitches for each child.
7. Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta, Gretl
8. Naval officer (Captain in the Austrian Navy)
9. Curtains
10. No, the syllables are “Do, a deer, a female deer” — the solfege syllables are “Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do,” which differ from the lyrics used for teaching.
11. No, the song’s lyrics use “Do, a deer, a female deer…” as a mnemonic device, not the actual solfege syllables.
12. The Third Reich wants Captain Von Trapp to serve in the German Navy after the annexation of Austria.
13. He has difficulty singing it because he is emotionally overwhelmed and trying to connect with his children during the festival performance.
14. A white edelweiss flower, native to the Alps; symbolizes purity and courage.
15. They hide in the cemetery crypt at the Abbey.
16. Rolf
17. He likes to visit because he is romantically interested in Liesl, the eldest daughter.
18. Bicycle
19. He is conflicted between his loyalty to the Nazi regime and his personal feelings for the Von Trapp family, especially Liesl.
20. He is forced to allow them to sing because the crowd demands it and the event is being broadcast; refusing would draw suspicion or punishment.
21. He didn’t want them to sing because he disapproved of music and believed it was frivolous; he also feared it might reveal their intention to escape.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the sound of music worksheet.
