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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. Who does Manya begin teaching?
(a) Poor working women.
(b) All of the children in her neighborhood.
(c) Those who wish to learn chemistry.
(d) Young polish children.

2. What happened to Bronya's son?
(a) He has graduated from university.
(b) He has moved back to Poland.
(c) He was hung by the Russians.
(d) He died of tubercular meningitis.

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

4. What is Marie's primary reason for the decision she makes in regard as to whether to go or stay?
(a) Her new lab.
(b) Her patriotism.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her dead husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Manya find the discussion at her employers' home to be filled with?

2. Why do the professors arouse criticism?

3. What does the visit from the inspector make Manya more aware of?

4. Where does Marie turn to find some emotional strength and support?

5. What do the Curies have to now prove?

(see the answer key)

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