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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has learned the chemistry of wine making and tries to teach the immigrants?
(a) Ryszard.
(b) Bogdan.
(c) Julian.
(d) Jakob.

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

3. What does Bogdan and Piotr find on a beach and Piotr draw in his notebook?
(a) The hot air balloon.
(b) The steam engine.
(c) The automobile.
(d) The airplane.

4. Which roles does Edwin Booth enjoy playing the most?
(a) Romantic heroes.
(b) Villains.
(c) Sage teachers.
(d) Kings.

5. What does Wanda do while the others are touring the land?
(a) She tries to get back on the train.
(b) She begins to cook dinner.
(c) She touches a scorpion.
(d) She touches a beaver-tail cactus.

6. What happens to Edwin Booth at McVicker's Theatre in Chicago?
(a) Mark Gray attempts to shoot him dead.
(b) He forgets his lines and has to be taken off the stage screaming.
(c) He is booed off the stage for being John Booth's brother.
(d) James Booth comes onto the stage and announces Lincoln's death.

7. Who is Angus Barton?
(a) The manager of the Imperial Theatre.
(b) A fellow actor.
(c) The manager of the California Theatre.
(d) The manager of the San Francisco Grand Theatre.

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

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

10. What is the name of the theatrical journal in Warsaw?
(a) The Antrakt.
(b) The Artist.
(c) The Modernist.
(d) The Prism.

11. What does Booth object to in Maryna's performance the same evening?
(a) Her hair is a mess.
(b) She touches him on the shoulder.
(c) She missed a cue.
(d) She forgot her lines.

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

13. When Bogdan makes his last journal entry in mid-June, what has happened to the commune?
(a) The neighboring commune has asked them to join together.
(b) Everyone has begun to leave, including Maryna.
(c) They have been given money to open a winery.
(d) The land has been sold out from under them.

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

15. What does Maryna find waiting for her when she checks in to her hotel?
(a) Her stolen jewelry and a note from "an anonymous admirer."
(b) A diamond necklace from Ryszard.
(c) A bouquet of flowers from Bogdan.
(d) Her stolen jewelry and a note from Ryszard.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Maryna first see Booth on stage?

2. What does Halek steal from Piotr?

3. From what play does Maryna choose a part for her audition?

4. What is one reason Julian and Ryszard chose the spot they had for the commune?

5. How does Edwin Booth's father die?

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