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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. Who did Monsieur Sklodovska follow in regards to his career?
(a) His wife.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) No one, he forged his own path.

2. What does Manya indicate she feels for the first time when her father sends her to the country as a reward?
(a) Realism.
(b) Relief.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Freedom.

3. When does Manya finish her secondary studies?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1883.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1885.

4. Who does Manya begin teaching?
(a) Poor working women.
(b) Young polish children.
(c) All of the children in her neighborhood.
(d) Those who wish to learn chemistry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was one of Manya's classmates brothers hanged?

2. What seems to be always near the surface among the Polish intelligentsia?

3. Where do Manya and Bronya dream of going?

4. Where do the Sklodovskass now live?

5. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?

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