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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 Manya indicate she feels for the first time when her father sends her to the country as a reward?
(a) Relief.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Realism.
(d) Boredom.

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

3. Why is Manya always chosen to answer the inspector's questions?
(a) She can tell lies perfectly in Russian.
(b) She is the youngest in the class and therefore impressive.
(c) She is the most respectful to the inspector.
(d) She speaks Russian perfectly and is knowledgeable.

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

5. Which of the following isn't one of the words Manya picks up on from overheard conversations?
(a) Police.
(b) Deportation.
(c) Revolt.
(d) Tsar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Manya's personal ambition?

3. Which of the children takes over managing the household once Manya's mother dies?

4. What causes Manya to experience her first revolt against the church?

5. How do her employers treat Manya?

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