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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. Why does Manya stay working as the governess with Casimir's family?
(a) She cannot find another job that pays as much.
(b) She wants to convince them to approve of the marriage.
(c) The family asks her to stay to prevent scandal.
(d) She cannot bear to be away from Casimir.

2. Who did Monsieur Sklodovska follow in regards to his career?
(a) His wife.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) No one, he forged his own path.

3. What is the main area that Manya has found her interest waning in since she arrived in Paris?
(a) Young men.
(b) Family relationships.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Physics.

4. How do the words that Manya overhears make her feel even though she doesn't understand what they mean?
(a) Worried.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Angered.
(d) Disgusted.

5. Why does Manya come to the conclusion that keeping a post in Warsaw is impossible?
(a) She cannot hide from the Russians.
(b) She finds no intellectual challenge.
(c) It does not pay enough.
(d) She can not tolerate the rich.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pierre study at the School of Physics and Chemistry in Paris?

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

4. What caused Pierre's career to suffer?

5. Which of the following children is the youngest?

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