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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Curies decide not to patent their discovery?
(a) They feel it would be contrary to scientific spirit.
(b) They believe that they will not earn respect.
(c) They do not need the money.
(d) They were refused because Marie is female.

2. What does Marie decide to pursue her doctorate in?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Anatomy.
(c) Biological science.
(d) Physical science.

3. What was the monument erected to represent?
(a) Those that were heros of Poland.
(b) Those that were great Russian leaders.
(c) Those who betrayed Poland to ally with Russia.
(d) Those that were great Polish leaders.

4. What is the children's single focus at this time?
(a) Managing the house.
(b) Staying healthy.
(c) Learning.
(d) Helping their father.

5. What research is Pierre conducting that he abandons to help Marie?
(a) Uranium conductivity.
(b) X-ray exclusions.
(c) Crystalline physics
(d) Thorium resilience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Manya's personal ambition?

2. What did Mademoiselle Mayer catch Manya and her friend doing that caused a great conflict between the two of them?

3. Which of the following is the best definition for the term kuligs?

4. Why was one of Manya's classmates brothers hanged?

5. How does Manya describe her successes with the peasants?

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