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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Manya experience as soon as she leaves her books?
(a) An anger at the Russians.
(b) A longing to flee her life.
(c) A desire to help her mother.
(d) A return of her sadness.

2. Which of the following isn't one of the words Manya picks up on from overheard conversations?
(a) Tsar.
(b) Police.
(c) Deportation.
(d) Revolt.

3. What did Mademoiselle Mayer catch Manya and her friend doing that caused a great conflict between the two of them?
(a) Speaking in Polish instead of Russian.
(b) Making fun of Mademoiselle Mayer behind her back.
(c) Studying subjects that were prohibited to girls.
(d) Dancing with joy at the assassination of the Tsar.

4. Why is Manya always chosen to answer the inspector's questions?
(a) She speaks Russian perfectly and is knowledgeable.
(b) She is the most respectful to the inspector.
(c) She is the youngest in the class and therefore impressive.
(d) She can tell lies perfectly in Russian.

5. Who does Monsieur Sklodovska have an ongoing conflict with?
(a) His wife.
(b) The Russian Tsar.
(c) His colleagues.
(d) Russian principal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has impeded the atmosphere at the schools in Poland?

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

3. Which of the following children is the youngest?

4. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?

5. What was the monument erected to represent?

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