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

2. What does Manya offer to God in place of her mother?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her apples.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her books.

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

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

5. What was the monument erected to represent?
(a) Those that were great Polish leaders.
(b) Those who betrayed Poland to ally with Russia.
(c) Those that were great Russian leaders.
(d) Those that were heros of Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Manya afraid she will never be forgiven for figuring out how to do?

2. Which of the following children is the youngest?

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

4. What does Manya experience as soon as she leaves her books?

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

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