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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. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?
(a) They think they are too young to get married.
(b) They want him to marry a Russian.
(c) Manya's family does not have enough money.
(d) They do not want him to marry a governess.

2. Where was Pierre headed on the morning he died?
(a) To correct some proofs.
(b) To sign papers for a new grant.
(c) To meet Marie.
(d) To take his daughter to the doctor.

3. How do Marie and Pierre travel on their honeymoon?
(a) Wagon.
(b) Bicycles.
(c) Horseback.
(d) Train.

4. Why do the Curies decide not to patent their discovery?
(a) They were refused because Marie is female.
(b) They feel it would be contrary to scientific spirit.
(c) They do not need the money.
(d) They believe that they will not earn respect.

5. What does Marie refuse?
(a) Warsaw Prize.
(b) Nobel Prize.
(c) Home in Sceaux.
(d) French Legion of Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Manya go to escape from her troubles?

2. Who does Manya begin teaching?

3. What does Pierre discover about radiation?

4. Continuing the research themselves in their shed causes what to happen to Marie?

5. Why is Marie able to find friends in the peasants of the village?

(see the answer key)

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