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

2. How does Manya describe her first post as governess?
(a) Inventive.
(b) Tolerable.
(c) Hell.
(d) Wonderful.

3. What profession does Bronya's husband have?
(a) Scientist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Superintendent.

4. What does Manya find the discussion at her employers' home to be filled with?
(a) Social change.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Intellectual pursuits.
(d) Russian loyalty.

5. Which of the children has gone to study medicine?
(a) Hela.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Bronya.
(d) Manya.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Manya finish her secondary studies?

2. Who is Manya's first romance with?

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

4. What did Mademoiselle Mayer catch Manya and her friend doing that caused a great conflict between the two of them?

5. What causes Manya to experience her first revolt against the church?

(see the answer key)

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