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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is pitchblende?
(a) A combination of radium and polonium.
(b) A polonium based metal.
(c) A radium core.
(d) A uranium core.

2. What has impeded the atmosphere at the schools in Poland?
(a) Unqualifed teachers.
(b) German invasion.
(c) Lack of finances.
(d) Russian control.

3. Where do the Curies go to escape the publicity?
(a) Paris.
(b) Poland.
(c) America.
(d) Country.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?

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

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

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

5. Why does Eve believe Marie did not provide her with the kind of discipline she may have needed?

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