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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the telegram Maryna receives from Bogdan?
(a) He has had an accident and will not be coming to San Francisco.
(b) He has met someone else and will not be coming to San Francisco.
(c) He has decided to stay on the land and try again.
(d) He and Piotr missed their train and will not be coming until later.

2. What does Booth begin doing while imitating David Garrick?
(a) Speaking rudely to Maryna.
(b) Overturning chairs.
(c) Yelling backstage.
(d) Drinking whiskey.

3. How is the theatre lit on the night of Maryna's premiere?
(a) With neon.
(b) With halogen bulbs.
(c) With gas lights.
(d) With candlelight.

4. How long did Booth's retirement last?
(a) Six years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Less than six months.
(d) Nine months.

5. What is the first line of Richard III?
(a) "Now is the winter of our discontent."
(b) "And all the clouds that low'r'd upon our house."
(c) "The Montegues and the Capulets war wage."
(d) "Made glorious summer by this son of York."

6. What is the name of the new eau de cologne in New York?
(a) Polish Water.
(b) Viva Maryna!
(c) Eau de Maryna.
(d) Maryna.

7. What two words make up the name Anaheim?
(a) The Saint Ann and the German word for home.
(b) The city Santa Barbara and the Latin word for river.
(c) The city Annapolis and the Latin word for man.
(d) The river Santa Ana and the German word for home.

8. What is Ryszard's responsibility on the commune?
(a) Hunting rabbit and quail.
(b) Hunting deer.
(c) FIshing for salmon.
(d) Gathering eggs from the hen house.

9. After telling him of the terrible travel conditions she and her family have endured on the tour, what does Maryna promise Warnock?
(a) It will not be like this again.
(b) I am firing you.
(c) I am leaving the stage.
(d) I need a rest.

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

11. While visiting with Maryna in Poland, what does Henryk say to her?
(a) She should not come back to Poland to visit anymore.
(b) Poland needs her, but she no longer needs Poland.
(c) He is moving to New York.
(d) She is selfish and should leave the stage.

12. What kind of healthy dessert does Daunta learn to make and prepare for the immigrants?
(a) Custard flavored with strawberry juice.
(b) Cheesecake made with tofu.
(c) Shortcake made with soy
(d) Custard flavored with chocolate.

13. Who is the star in Paris that haunts Maryna?
(a) Sarah Bernhardt.
(b) Coco Channel.
(c) Audrey Hepburn.
(d) Katherine Hepburn.

14. Why did Booth's mother send him away at age fourteen?
(a) She sent him off to boarding school.
(b) She sent him off to college.
(c) She sent him off to be his father's dresser and companion.
(d) She sent him off to live with a rich uncle.

15. What name has Piotr been given in school?
(a) Peter.
(b) Pole.
(c) Small boy.
(d) Payter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is supposed to be the great actor of the family?

2. What does Bogdan want Piotr to pursue rather than piano lessons?

3. What are the two seasons Maryna identifies in California?

4. Who does Cyprian introduce to Bogdan?

5. At whose table does Maryna sit at the Polka Saloon?

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