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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. When does Manya finish her secondary studies?
(a) 1883.
(b) 1885.
(c) 1880.
(d) 1890.

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

3. Why do the Curies decide not to patent their discovery?
(a) They believe that they will not earn respect.
(b) They were refused because Marie is female.
(c) They do not need the money.
(d) They feel it would be contrary to scientific spirit.

4. Who is Manya's first romance with?
(a) Her sister's best friend.
(b) A boy from her brother's school.
(c) Her employer's son.
(d) A friend of her fathers.

5. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?
(a) They do not want him to marry a governess.
(b) Manya's family does not have enough money.
(c) They think they are too young to get married.
(d) They want him to marry a Russian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children has gone to study medicine?

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

3. What patent could the Curies obtain?

4. What medical condition does Marie suffer from due to her diet?

5. Where does Marie feel truly in her element?

(see the answer key)

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