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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the doctors diagnose Pierre with?
(a) Rheumatism.
(b) Radiation poisoning.
(c) Meningitis.
(d) Tubercularosis.

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

3. What need does Marie recognize for as the war breaks out?
(a) More radium.
(b) Cancer treatment.
(c) Portable X-ray machines.
(d) More scientific research.

4. About how many of the "little Curies" did Marie personally create by the end of the war?
(a) 200.
(b) 2 million.
(c) 2000.
(d) 2.

5. Why does Pierre take a position at the P.C.N.?
(a) There are better research facilities.
(b) It pays better.
(c) He and Marie move.
(d) They offerred him a grant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the "little Curies"?

2. Why does Manya's work end at Sczczuki?

3. What decision does Manya make in regard to her life when Bronya invites her to Paris?

4. What happens when Pierre has an attack?

5. What happened to Bronya's son?

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