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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 causes Manya to experience her first revolt against the church?
(a) Her mother's death.
(b) Reading her books.
(c) The Russian imposition.
(d) Her father's loss of job and wages.

2. How does Manya describe her first post as governess?
(a) Wonderful.
(b) Tolerable.
(c) Inventive.
(d) Hell.

3. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?
(a) Reading from the Bible.
(b) Going to Church.
(c) Telling Polish stories.
(d) Buying apples.

4. Why does Manya's work end at Sczczuki?
(a) The children finish their exams.
(b) The family can no longer afford to pay her.
(c) The children have gotten married.
(d) She has decided to leave the position.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Manya consider herself intellectually?

2. How does Manya combat her discouragement?

3. What do Manya and Kazia do when they pass the monument in Saxony Square?

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

5. Which of the following children is the youngest?

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