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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 has impeded the atmosphere at the schools in Poland?
(a) Unqualifed teachers.
(b) German invasion.
(c) Russian control.
(d) Lack of finances.

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

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

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

5. Why is Manya always chosen to answer the inspector's questions?
(a) She speaks Russian perfectly and is knowledgeable.
(b) She is the most respectful to the inspector.
(c) She can tell lies perfectly in Russian.
(d) She is the youngest in the class and therefore impressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following isn't one of the words Manya picks up on from overheard conversations?

2. How does Manya consider herself intellectually?

3. Where does Marie feel truly in her element?

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

5. As Marie Curie reflected back on her life what did she indicate was necessary in order to build a better world?

(see the answer key)

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