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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 the father of the children in the opening scene of the school teach?
(a) Anatomy.
(b) Physics.
(c) Calculus.
(d) Chemistry.

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

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

4. Who does Monsieur Sklodovska have an ongoing conflict with?
(a) Russian principal.
(b) The Russian Tsar.
(c) His wife.
(d) His colleagues.

5. Where does Manya go to escape from her troubles?
(a) The river.
(b) Books.
(c) School.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Manya and Bronya dream of going?

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

3. Who does Manya begin teaching?

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

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

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