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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pierre study at the School of Physics and Chemistry in Paris?
(a) Idealism.
(b) Symmetry.
(c) Crystalline physics.
(d) Scientific scales.

2. Which of the following is the best definition for the term kuligs?
(a) Country wildflowers.
(b) Carnivals lasting several days.
(c) Special dishes cooked for birthdays.
(d) Books read in isolation.

3. How were Marie and Pierre introduced?
(a) A Polish physics professor.
(b) Marie's sister and brother-in-law.
(c) Pierre's family.
(d) Marie's father.

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

5. How old is Manya at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) 7.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Marie look back on these years with her exhaustion and chronic worry about money?

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

4. Why does Manya's work end at Sczczuki?

5. What does Manya find herself ecstatic with even though she has holes in her math and physics skills?

(see the answer key)

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