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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) 7.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

2. What religion does Manya practice?
(a) Russian Orthodox.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Lutheran.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Manya and Kazia do when they pass the monument in Saxony Square?

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

3. What does Manya offer to God in place of her mother?

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

5. What has impeded the atmosphere at the schools in Poland?

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