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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marie feel about going on without Pierre?
(a) That she should take her own life to be with Pierre.
(b) That she must fulfill his dream.
(c) That it is impossible.
(d) That she must go on for her children.

2. Why did Monsieur Sklodovska lose his job?
(a) His wife became ill.
(b) He was caught speaking Polish.
(c) He wasn't subservient enough.
(d) He couldn't learn to speak Russian.

3. What position does Monsieur Sklodovska accept after his retirement?
(a) Director of boarding house.
(b) Director of a reform school.
(c) Assassin.
(d) Teacher of the poor.

4. What does Mademoiselle Mayer believe Manya to be?
(a) Studious and disrespectful.
(b) Stubborn and scornful.
(c) Smart and respectful.
(d) Lying and deceitful.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during Marie and Pierre's second year of marriage?

2. Where do the Curies go to escape the publicity?

3. What caused Pierre's career to suffer?

4. Why does Manya stay working as the governess with Casimir's family?

5. Where does Manya find her own friends?

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