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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Monsieur Sklodovska have an ongoing conflict with?
(a) His wife.
(b) The Russian Tsar.
(c) Russian principal.
(d) His colleagues.

4. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?
(a) Because they believe in education.
(b) Because estates have grown poorer.
(c) Because that is what their familes have done for years.
(d) Because it is the safest profession.

5. What happens during Marie and Pierre's second year of marriage?
(a) She gets pregnant.
(b) He loses his job.
(c) Pierre dies.
(d) Marie graduates from school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following children is the youngest?

2. What does Manya offer to God in place of her mother?

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

4. What is Manya's personal ambition?

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

(see the answer key)

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