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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Monsieur Sklodovska lose his job?
(a) He couldn't learn to speak Russian.
(b) He was caught speaking Polish.
(c) He wasn't subservient enough.
(d) His wife became ill.

2. Continuing the research themselves in their shed causes what to happen to Marie?
(a) She is unable to care for Irene.
(b) She loses her position.
(c) Her health deteriorates.
(d) Her family abandons her.

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

4. Which is the most accurate description of the manner in which Pierre is walking on the day he died?
(a) Directly.
(b) Methodically.
(c) With a purpose.
(d) Absent-mindedly.

5. What does Manya find herself ecstatic with even though she has holes in her math and physics skills?
(a) Being close to her family.
(b) The lectures.
(c) The culture.
(d) The sites in Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children takes over managing the household once Manya's mother dies?

2. How does Marie look back on these years with her exhaustion and chronic worry about money?

3. Where does Manya go to escape from her troubles?

4. Why does Marie need to get up very early in the morning?

5. What look do Eve and Irene always associate with their mother?

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