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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 Manya experience as soon as she leaves her books?
(a) An anger at the Russians.
(b) A return of her sadness.
(c) A longing to flee her life.
(d) A desire to help her mother.

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

3. Which of the children takes over managing the household once Manya's mother dies?
(a) Manya.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Hela.
(d) Bronya.

4. How does Manya combat her discouragement?
(a) Earning more and more money.
(b) Tutoring the peasants.
(c) Writing her own books.
(d) Doing charity work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Manya's dream at this time in her life?

2. Who does Monsieur Sklodovska have an ongoing conflict with?

3. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?

4. Who does Manya begin teaching?

5. What does Mademoiselle Mayer believe Manya to be?

(see the answer key)

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