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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children are in Maryna's family growing up?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

2. What does Halek steal from Piotr?
(a) His souvenier from the Exposition.
(b) His diary.
(c) His jigsaw puzzle, The Smashed Up Locomotive.
(d) His book on the Cherokee Indians.

3. What is planted as the major crop on the land the immigrants have rented for their commune?
(a) Apples.
(b) Raisins.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Pears.

4. What happens to the Schobert family of Henryk's story?
(a) They all die, except a three year old, of poisoning.
(b) They all move to Brook Farm.
(c) They all survive a stomach flu.
(d) They all die on the way to California.

5. What is Wanda's reason for going to California?
(a) Because Maryna has asked her to go.
(b) Because her husband wants to go.
(c) Because she is tired of Poland.
(d) Because she wants a new life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the city in which Maryna is performing on the night of the party?

2. Who is the man in the felt hat Maryna meets in Bremen?

3. What is the first play Maryna sees as a child?

4. What is the name of the ship Maryna and her entourage are taking to California?

5. Who cooks the meals in the commune?

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