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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the visit from the inspector make Manya more aware of?
(a) Her need to flee Poland.
(b) Her personal troubles.
(c) Her desire to find a new book.
(d) Her lack of personal strength.

2. What does Manya find the discussion at her employers' home to be filled with?
(a) Social change.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Intellectual pursuits.
(d) Russian loyalty.

3. What is Manya afraid she will never be forgiven for figuring out how to do?
(a) Talk.
(b) Fight.
(c) Read.
(d) Write.

4. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?
(a) Manya's family does not have enough money.
(b) They do not want him to marry a governess.
(c) They want him to marry a Russian.
(d) They think they are too young to get married.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way is Joseph Boguski related to Manya?

2. How does Manya combat her discouragement?

3. What does Manya indicate she feels for the first time when her father sends her to the country as a reward?

4. Where do Manya and Bronya dream of going?

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

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