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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main area that Manya has found her interest waning in since she arrived in Paris?
(a) Family relationships.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Young men.
(d) Physics.

2. What does the father of the children in the opening scene of the school teach?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Calculus.
(c) Anatomy.
(d) Physics.

3. In what way is Joseph Boguski related to Manya?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Brother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Grandfather.

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

5. How does Manya describe her first post as governess?
(a) Tolerable.
(b) Wonderful.
(c) Hell.
(d) Inventive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Manya's personal ambition?

2. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?

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

4. What profession does Bronya's husband have?

5. How many years younger is Manya than her classmates?

(see the answer key)

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