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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
7132

Last 3 plays: Guest 15 (5/5), Guest 76 (5/5), Guest 172 (5/5).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. How many children were there? Hint

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2. Were the boys named Friedrich and Kurt?

Yes

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

Brigitta

Louisa

Liesl

Gretl

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4. Who was the oldest child? Hint

Brigitta

Liesl

Kurt

Marta

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

True

False

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Apr 28 2025 : Guest 15: 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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