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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What look do Eve and Irene always associate with their mother?
(a) A surprising, firm look.
(b) A fragile, grief-stricken look.
(c) A destroyed, yet resolved look.
(d) A strong and determined look.

3. What does Marie's discovery cause to be re-examined?
(a) Laws of physics.
(b) Treatment of rheumatism.
(c) Nature of the universe.
(d) Handling of materials.

4. How many years younger is Manya than her classmates?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

5. What does Marie decide to get her masters degree in?
(a) Physics only.
(b) Math and anatomy.
(c) Physics and math.
(d) Physics and anatomy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Pierre take a position at the P.C.N.?

3. What political situation does Marie take an interest in?

4. What does the Curies' doctor warn Marie of?

5. What does Manya find herself ecstatic with even though she has holes in her math and physics skills?

(see the answer key)

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