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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Manya stay working as the governess with Casimir's family?
(a) She cannot find another job that pays as much.
(b) She cannot bear to be away from Casimir.
(c) The family asks her to stay to prevent scandal.
(d) She wants to convince them to approve of the marriage.

2. What medical condition does Marie suffer from due to her diet?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Osteoporosis.
(c) Scurvy.
(d) Anemia.

3. Where do the Sklodovskass now live?
(a) A tranquil courtyard.
(b) A homeless shelter.
(c) A small house on campus.
(d) A train station.

4. What was the monument erected to represent?
(a) Those that were great Russian leaders.
(b) Those who betrayed Poland to ally with Russia.
(c) Those that were heros of Poland.
(d) Those that were great Polish leaders.

5. What happens to Marie on June 25, 1903?
(a) She has a miscarriage.
(b) She finds out her father is dead.
(c) She gives birth to her second child.
(d) She is awarded her doctorate degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children takes over managing the household once Manya's mother dies?

2. How does Manya describe her successes with the peasants?

3. How many scientific communications do the Curies publish between 1899 and 1904?

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

5. Which of the following areas best describes why Manya feels so depressed?

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