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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 does Manya enter for the first time during this time period in her life?
(a) School.
(b) Laboratory.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Museum.

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

3. What did Marie donate to the lab that she does not want taken?
(a) Her logs and notes.
(b) Pierre's memoirs.
(c) Her own sweat and tears.
(d) Her first gram of radium.

4. What happens when Pierre has an attack?
(a) He becomes mean and agitated.
(b) He has severe seizures.
(c) He goes into a stupor where he knows no one.
(d) He is weak and unable to work.

5. What is Marie's primary reason for the decision she makes in regard as to whether to go or stay?
(a) Her dead husband.
(b) Her new lab.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her patriotism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Marie come to as the Germans continue to advance?

2. What are the "little Curies"?

3. What happened to Bronya's son?

4. In what way is Joseph Boguski related to Manya?

5. What position does Monsieur Sklodovska accept after his retirement?

(see the answer key)

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