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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. What does Mademoiselle Mayer believe Manya to be?
(a) Stubborn and scornful.
(b) Lying and deceitful.
(c) Smart and respectful.
(d) Studious and disrespectful.

2. Though their life becomes dull and monotonous, what does this encourage for the family members?
(a) Financial planning.
(b) Familial bonds.
(c) Desire to look for freedom.
(d) Work and study.

3. As Marie Curie reflected back on her life what did she indicate was necessary in order to build a better world?
(a) Self-discovery.
(b) Self-guided principles.
(c) Social progress.
(d) Improving the individual.

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

5. What did Mademoiselle Mayer catch Manya and her friend doing that caused a great conflict between the two of them?
(a) Studying subjects that were prohibited to girls.
(b) Dancing with joy at the assassination of the Tsar.
(c) Making fun of Mademoiselle Mayer behind her back.
(d) Speaking in Polish instead of Russian.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following isn't one of the words Manya picks up on from overheard conversations?

4. Where does Manya go to escape from her troubles?

5. What does the visit from the inspector make Manya more aware of?

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