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

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

3. In what way is Joseph Boguski related to Manya?
(a) Brother.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Cousin.

4. What religion does Manya practice?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Russian Orthodox.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Lutheran.

5. Why does Manya's work end at Sczczuki?
(a) The children have gotten married.
(b) She has decided to leave the position.
(c) The children finish their exams.
(d) The family can no longer afford to pay her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Marie and Pierre introduced?

2. How does Manya describe her first post as governess?

3. What happens when Pierre has an attack?

4. Why don't the Curies ask the university or French government for a grant?

5. Where does this story open?

(see the answer key)

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