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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. Which of the following children is the youngest?
(a) Bronya.
(b) Manya.
(c) Hela.
(d) Joseph.

2. Where do Manya and Bronya dream of going?
(a) Russia.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) America.

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

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

5. What seems to be always near the surface among the Polish intelligentsia?
(a) Suppression.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Revolt.
(d) Secrecy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the children earn their living as they finish school?

3. What does Mademoiselle Mayer believe Manya to be?

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

5. What decision does Manya make in regard to her life when Bronya invites her to Paris?

(see the answer key)

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