CHARACTERS
Plot
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Quotes
Random
100
the character who burned down the Traybridge middle school
Who is Jake Semple?
100

Why does Jake Semple come to live with the Applewhite family?

He was expelled from multiple schools and needed a new environment.

100
the name of the family the musical is about
Who are the Vonn Trapps?
100

Who says, “Every family has a Jake”?

Zedediah Applewhite.

100

Where does the story primarily take place?

At the Applewhite family home, Wit's End.

200
This character has purple ears at one point in the story
Who is Destiny?
200

What is the Creative Academy?

It’s the home-schooling system the Applewhite family runs.

200
the name of the country where the muscial takes place
What is Austria?
200

Who says "You're a radiant light being!"

Lucille Applewhite

200

What role does the barn play in the story?

It’s the rehearsal space for the theater production.

300
This character is a passionate director.
Who is Randolph Applewhite?
300

The project do Jake and E.D. collaborate on during the story

What is the Butterfly Project

300
the important event in history the musical deals with
What is the Holocaust?
300

“It’s not easy being part of a family of artists.” Who says this, and why?

E.D.; she feels overlooked due to her practical nature.

300
the name of Jake's character in the musical
Who is Rolf?
400
This character is the cook who likes to serve curry and wisdom.
Who is Govindaswami?
400

the name of the state where the story takes place

What is North Carolina?

400
the musical instrument Jeremy plays to accompany the musical
What is the accordion?
400

“I don’t need saving—I’m fine on my own.” Who says this, and what does it reveal about their character?

Jake; it shows his initial resistance to change.

400

How does the Applewhite family’s creativity affect Jake?

It inspires him to discover his own talents and interests.

500
This character was named after Edith Wharton
Who is E. D.?
500

How does Jake prove himself to the Applewhite family?

By taking responsibility and performing well in the play.

500
the name of the method Randolph uses to choose cast members
What is "color-blind" casting?
500

Which character says, “Sometimes chaos creates the best kind of art”?

Randolph Applewhite.

500

How does E.D.’s perspective on her family change by the end of the book?

She learns to appreciate their quirks and sees her own value within the family.