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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. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?
(a) Buying apples.
(b) Going to Church.
(c) Reading from the Bible.
(d) Telling Polish stories.

2. Continuing the research themselves in their shed causes what to happen to Marie?
(a) Her family abandons her.
(b) She is unable to care for Irene.
(c) Her health deteriorates.
(d) She loses her position.

3. What do Pierre's frustrations and poor health cause Marie to do?
(a) Flee her family.
(b) Hire a full-time nurse.
(c) Take more time doing nothing.
(d) Work more intensely.

4. What does Manya find the discussion at her employers' home to be filled with?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Intellectual pursuits.
(c) Social change.
(d) Russian loyalty.

5. What caused Pierre's career to suffer?
(a) His location in Paris.
(b) His need to always be in control.
(c) His idealism.
(d) His attraction to Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Manya begin teaching?

2. How does Manya combat her discouragement?

3. What does Manya experience as soon as she leaves her books?

4. What political situation does Marie take an interest in?

5. Why do Marie and Pierre believe winning the prize has made them miserable?

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