Madame Curie | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1: Chapter 1

1. Where does this story open?

Warsaw.

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

Wooden blocks.

3. What does the father of the children in the opening scene of the school teach?

Physics.

4. Which of the following children is the youngest?

Manya.

5. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?

Because estates have grown poorer.

6. Who did Monsieur Sklodovska follow in regards to his career?

His father.

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

Russian control.

8. What seems to be always near the surface among the Polish intelligentsia?

Revolt.

9. Who does Monsieur Sklodovska have an ongoing conflict with?

Russian principal.

10. Which of the following isn't one of the words Manya picks up on from overheard conversations?

Revolt.

11. How do the words that Manya overhears make her feel...
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