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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship sailing to America?
(a) SS Germanic.
(b) SS Minnow.
(c) SS Atlantic.
(d) SS Queen Mary.

2. Where are the people in the steerage section taken?
(a) To lower Manhattan for further instructions.
(b) To Castle Clinton for interrogation and examination.
(c) To Ellis Island for processing.
(d) To New Jersey.

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

4. Where is Julian working while Maryna is in New York?
(a) As an artist for the Tate.
(b) As an illustrator for Frank Leslie's Weekly.
(c) As an illustrator for The London Times.
(d) As an artist for the National Geographic.

5. What do the immigrants have for their first meal in the new home?
(a) Grilled shrimp.
(b) Grilled salmon.
(c) Grilled eggplant.
(d) Grilled venison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes the first toast to Maryna at dinner?

2. Where in America is Maryna living at the start of her letter?

3. From what play does Maryna quote upon her entrance to the celebration party in her honor?

4. Who does Cyprian introduce to Bogdan?

5. What wakes the commune in the middle of the night in April?

(see the answer key)

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