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

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

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

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

5. How do the children earn their living as they finish school?
(a) Being a servant.
(b) Taking on boarders.
(c) Tutoring.
(d) Cleaning houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?

2. Who did Monsieur Sklodovska follow in regards to his career?

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

4. How many years younger is Manya than her classmates?

5. As Marie Curie reflected back on her life what did she indicate was necessary in order to build a better world?

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