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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 Manya's personal ambition?
(a) To become a patriot.
(b) To study in Paris.
(c) To help her sister realize her dreams.
(d) To help the poor.

2. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?
(a) Because estates have grown poorer.
(b) Because they believe in education.
(c) Because it is the safest profession.
(d) Because that is what their familes have done for years.

3. What has Marie ruled out of her life?
(a) Love.
(b) Family support.
(c) Fulfilling her dreams.
(d) Children.

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

5. Which of the children has gone to study medicine?
(a) Hela.
(b) Bronya.
(c) Manya.
(d) Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Manya to experience her first revolt against the church?

2. Why does Marie ignore all of her health issues?

3. What are the boys in the opening scene of the story playing with?

4. What research is Pierre conducting that he abandons to help Marie?

5. What is the main area that Manya has found her interest waning in since she arrived in Paris?

(see the answer key)

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