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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the children died from typhus?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Bronya.
(c) Zosia.
(d) Hela.

2. Why is Manya always chosen to answer the inspector's questions?
(a) She is the most respectful to the inspector.
(b) She speaks Russian perfectly and is knowledgeable.
(c) She can tell lies perfectly in Russian.
(d) She is the youngest in the class and therefore impressive.

3. What does the visit from the inspector make Manya more aware of?
(a) Her lack of personal strength.
(b) Her desire to find a new book.
(c) Her personal troubles.
(d) Her need to flee Poland.

4. Why did Monsieur Sklodovska lose his job?
(a) He was caught speaking Polish.
(b) He wasn't subservient enough.
(c) His wife became ill.
(d) He couldn't learn to speak Russian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?

2. How many years younger is Manya than her classmates?

3. Why does Manya change her name to Marie?

4. What religion does Manya practice?

5. Why does Manya begin to withdraw from the performances the Polish students have?

(see the answer key)

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