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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Cyprian introduce to Bogdan?
(a) Dr. Lucas of Societas Edenica.
(b) Dr. Williams of San Francisco.
(c) Dr. Morgus of the local village.
(d) Dr. Lorenz of Societas Edenica.

3. What is one reason Julian and Ryszard chose the spot they had for the commune?
(a) Its cattle ranch.
(b) Its large living quarters.
(c) Its proximity to a German community.
(d) Its large kitchen.

4. What lesson does Bogdan admit to learning from running the commune?
(a) He is not a businessman.
(b) He is not a good father.
(c) He is not a farmer.
(d) He is not an inventor.

5. Who becomes Maryna's manager?
(a) Henry Zakolow.
(b) Oskar Julius.
(c) Henry Warnack.
(d) Henryk Zabacob.

6. For what Shakespearean character does Booth say he has a weakness?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) Othello.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Shylock.

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

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

9. How does Maryna find Eliza Withington?
(a) From a neighbor.
(b) Julian met her in town.
(c) From an ad in the newspaper.
(d) Ryszard met her in town.

10. What does Booth's father do in the wings before going on stage?
(a) Screech and squawk like a parrot.
(b) Rehearse his lines.
(c) Meditate.
(d) Yell at himself in the mirror.

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

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

13. What does Bogdan want Piotr to pursue rather than piano lessons?
(a) His interest in sports.
(b) His interest in literature.
(c) His interest in mathmatics.
(d) His interest in engineering.

14. To where does Maryna travel for her first performances outside of San Francisco?
(a) Kansas City, Kansas.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) Virginia City, Nevada.
(d) Salt Lake City, Utah.

15. What two pieces is Maryna performing for the third week of her New York engagement?
(a) Othello and Macbeth.
(b) Camille and Adrienne.
(c) Romeo and Juliet, and As You Like It.
(d) As You Like It and Adrienne.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Maryna first see Booth on stage?

2. What happens to Edwin Booth at McVicker's Theatre in Chicago?

3. Who does Maryna finally get to perform with on stage?

4. Who is the star in Paris that haunts Maryna?

5. What is Bogdan's new name?

(see the answer keys)

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