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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do her employers treat Manya?
(a) Unkindly.
(b) Abusively.
(c) With great respect.
(d) Kindly.

2. What profession does Bronya's husband have?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Superintendent.
(c) Scientist.
(d) Teacher.

3. What did Mademoiselle Mayer catch Manya and her friend doing that caused a great conflict between the two of them?
(a) Dancing with joy at the assassination of the Tsar.
(b) Speaking in Polish instead of Russian.
(c) Making fun of Mademoiselle Mayer behind her back.
(d) Studying subjects that were prohibited to girls.

4. What religion does Manya practice?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Lutheran.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Russian Orthodox.

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

6. What are the boys in the opening scene of the story playing with?
(a) Toy vehicles.
(b) Toy animals.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Wooden blocks.

7. Who did Monsieur Sklodovska follow in regards to his career?
(a) No one, he forged his own path.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His wife.

8. How do the children earn their living as they finish school?
(a) Cleaning houses.
(b) Tutoring.
(c) Being a servant.
(d) Taking on boarders.

9. How are Marie and Pierre similar?
(a) Both like to be near their family.
(b) Both have sisters.
(c) Both are from Poland.
(d) Both are married to their work.

10. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?
(a) Because it is the safest profession.
(b) Because they believe in education.
(c) Because estates have grown poorer.
(d) Because that is what their familes have done for years.

11. Who does Monsieur Sklodovska have an ongoing conflict with?
(a) His wife.
(b) His colleagues.
(c) Russian principal.
(d) The Russian Tsar.

12. What does Marie decide to pursue her doctorate in?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Biological science.
(c) Physical science.
(d) Anatomy.

13. What is Manya's personal ambition?
(a) To help the poor.
(b) To become a patriot.
(c) To help her sister realize her dreams.
(d) To study in Paris.

14. What does the visit from the inspector make Manya more aware of?
(a) Her personal troubles.
(b) Her desire to find a new book.
(c) Her lack of personal strength.
(d) Her need to flee Poland.

15. Where does Marie feel truly in her element?
(a) Physics laboratory.
(b) Working with the peasants.
(c) With her sister and brother-in-law.
(d) Her attic apartment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Manya's work end at Sczczuki?

3. What causes Manya to experience her first revolt against the church?

4. How do Marie and Pierre travel on their honeymoon?

5. Why does Manya stay working as the governess with Casimir's family?

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