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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. Who does Maryna invite to join them in Zakopane?
(a) Gabriela Ebert.
(b) Mr. Zalezowski.
(c) Krystyana.
(d) Ryszard.

2. Where do Maryna, Aniela, and Piotr go on an excursion from New York?
(a) The Jersey Shore.
(b) The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
(c) The Bronx Zoo in New York.
(d) The Statue of Liberty in Manhattan.

3. Who cooks the meals in the commune?
(a) Maryna.
(b) Bogdan.
(c) Wanda Solski.
(d) Mrs. Bachleda.

4. When is the story set?
(a) Early 1920's.
(b) Late 1700's.
(c) Early 1800's.
(d) Late 1800's.

5. How long do the newer steamships take to cross the Atlantic to America?
(a) A month.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jozefina?

2. What book does Julian bring with to read aboard the ship?

3. To whom is Maryna writing in Chapter 4?

4. Who played one of the principle roles in the first play Maryna sees in a theatre?

5. Who is Krystyna?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the toasts given at the celebration dinner table? To whom are they directed? What is Bogdan's toast about? Maryna's?

2. Maryna explains to Henryk why they are traveling to California by ship. What are the reasons? What is the faster way to get to California from New York? How does the trip go?

3. Before leaving for America, Maryna and Bogdan go to say goodbye to his grandmother, the Dowanger Countess. What transpires in this meeting? How does the Dowanger Countess welcome the couple? What words of advise does she give them?

4. How do the Saloon passengers gain entry into America? How do the steerage passengers leave the ship? How do Julian and Ryszard leave the ship, and where do they go?

5. While Maryna and her husband are busy selling their house and preparing to leave for America, a member of Maryna's family dies. Who is this person, and why is the death so upsetting for Maryna? Who else is present at the death? Where does Maryna go after the death?

6. In Chapter One, what scene does Maryna give Krystyna to act out? Why?

7. After her performance in Chapter One, Maryna dresses and is accompanied by Bogdan to the Hotel Saski. Why are they going to the Saski? What are they celebrating? Where is the narrator?

8. The first of the immigrants to leave, Julian and Ryszard travel together to America. What is Ryszard anticipating for the trip? What kind of man does he hope to be when he lands in America?

9. Who does Maryna see in Bremen? What is the purpose of their meeting? How does Maryna feel at the end of the meeting?

10. Maryna relates the story of her childhood to various people in Chapter One. Discuss her childhood and the influences on her life.

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