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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. What causes Manya to experience her first revolt against the church?
(a) Her mother's death.
(b) Reading her books.
(c) Her father's loss of job and wages.
(d) The Russian imposition.

2. What is the children's single focus at this time?
(a) Staying healthy.
(b) Learning.
(c) Helping their father.
(d) Managing the house.

3. Why does Manya change her name to Marie?
(a) Because she is starting a new life.
(b) Because she wants to forget her past.
(c) Because it is the French version of her name.
(d) Because her sister who died used to call her that.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Manya's personal ambition?

2. How do her employers treat Manya?

3. How does Manya combat her discouragement?

4. How does Manya describe her first post as governess?

5. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?

(see the answer key)

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