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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion does Marie draw about the minerals she examines?
(a) They all have their basis in thorium.
(b) The radioactivity is limited to only uranium and thorium.
(c) They are not as strong as uranium.
(d) There must be another element as yet undetermined.

2. Who is Manya's first romance with?
(a) A boy from her brother's school.
(b) Her employer's son.
(c) A friend of her fathers.
(d) Her sister's best friend.

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

4. What does the Curies' doctor warn Marie of?
(a) Eating right.
(b) Baby's seizure disorder.
(c) Taking more time to rest.
(d) Tubercular lesion.

5. Why does Manya begin to withdraw from the performances the Polish students have?
(a) Because she cannot participate in them.
(b) Because she enjoys entertaining with her sister.
(c) Because her father told her to do that.
(d) Because it is dangerous and takes away study time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Manya and Kazia do when they pass the monument in Saxony Square?

2. What does the Royal Society of London present to the Curies?

3. How do the Curies pay for the residue of the pitchblende they receive from the mines?

4. What was the monument erected to represent?

5. What is piezoelectric quartz?

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