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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Barton change Maryna's name?
(a) Maria Zalowska.
(b) Maria Zelenskow.
(c) Marina Zalenska.
(d) Marina Zalens.

2. What are the two seasons Maryna identifies in California?
(a) Summer and a long colorful fall.
(b) A hot dry summer and a spring called winter.
(c) A long summer and a long cold winter.
(d) A wet summer and a dry winter.

3. What does Ryszard come to realize on his ride with Maryna?
(a) That they love each other.
(b) That Maryna loves only Bogdan.
(c) That he does not really love Maryna.
(d) That Maryna will never love him.

4. How does Maryna burn her hand?
(a) On a hot cup of tea.
(b) On a hot stone.
(c) On a match.
(d) Over the fire.

5. What does Ryszard ask of Maryna in the letter he leaves in her pocket?
(a) To marry him.
(b) To leave Bogdan.
(c) To ride with him up into the mountains.
(d) To return to the theatre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ryszard when Bogdan comes to meet Maryna in New York in January?

2. Who are the three people Maryna thinks about contacting while she is listening to Mr. Barton?

3. Which two members of the commune are interested in the new commune north of them?

4. In what is Sarah Bernhardt rumored to sleep?

5. What is the name of the restaurant in which Maryna has lunch after her audition?

Short Essay Questions

1. During his monologue, Edwin tells Marina why he suffers. What explanations does he give for his suffering? Would he rather not suffer?

2. In Chapter Six, the communal group begins to break up. Where do people go? Does anyone join another commune? Do any of the group remain in California?

3. Describe the immigrants' first night on their land in Anaheim, California.

4. In Chapter Six, many of the characters take on new names. Who are they and what are their new names? How does Maryna react to this change?

5. How does Maryna meet Miss Collingridge? When do they meet a second time? What happens after this second meeting?

6. At the end of Chapter Eight, Maryna and Bogdan have a conversation about their relationship. What has each come to recognize about his and herself and about each other? Does this seem genuine on both of their parts?

7. Maryna and her troupe continue their tour across America to packed theatres and adoring audiences. What does Mr Warnock suggest in order to facilitate one night stands across the country? How does this change the tone of her trip across country? What is the name lettered in gold on the car?

8. When Wanda attempts suicide, how do the members of the commune react to her attempt?

9. Maryna admired Edwin Booth from the time of her childhood. After her performance with him, she joins him in his apartment. What does she learn about Booth in this chapter?

10. In Chapter Seven, Bogdan injures himself and cannot come to San Francisco. What happens between Ryszard and Maryna? How do they change? What happens to their relationship by the end of the chapter?

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