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

2. What does Marie accuse herself of when in truth she simply needs to find some actual rest in her life?
(a) Losing her mind.
(b) Resolution.
(c) Anger.
(d) Stupidity.

3. Where does Manya go to escape from her troubles?
(a) Books.
(b) The river.
(c) School.
(d) Church.

4. Which is the most accurate description of the manner in which Pierre is walking on the day he died?
(a) Methodically.
(b) Directly.
(c) Absent-mindedly.
(d) With a purpose.

5. What is Pierre's only focus when Marie and he settle into their first flat?
(a) Practicing medicine.
(b) Research.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Making a home together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Eve's earliest memories of her mother?

2. What patent could the Curies obtain?

3. How does Marie feel about going on without Pierre?

4. Which of the children takes over managing the household once Manya's mother dies?

5. How were Marie and Pierre introduced?

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