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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Manya at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) 15.
(b) 7.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

2. How do the children earn their living as they finish school?
(a) Being a servant.
(b) Taking on boarders.
(c) Cleaning houses.
(d) Tutoring.

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

4. Why was one of Manya's classmates brothers hanged?
(a) Teaching the girls forbidden things.
(b) Speaking Polish.
(c) Plotting against Russia.
(d) Refusing to follow the school mistress.

5. Which of the children takes over managing the household once Manya's mother dies?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Hela.
(c) Bronya.
(d) Manya.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the words that Manya overhears make her feel even though she doesn't understand what they mean?

2. Where does this story open?

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

4. Who did Monsieur Sklodovska follow in regards to his career?

5. What is the children's single focus at this time?

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