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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Curies pay for the residue of the pitchblende they receive from the mines?
(a) Borrowed money from their siblings.
(b) University money.
(c) Their own savings.
(d) Borrowed money from a bank loan.

2. Why was one of Manya's classmates brothers hanged?
(a) Refusing to follow the school mistress.
(b) Teaching the girls forbidden things.
(c) Plotting against Russia.
(d) Speaking Polish.

3. Why did Monsieur Sklodovska lose his job?
(a) His wife became ill.
(b) He couldn't learn to speak Russian.
(c) He wasn't subservient enough.
(d) He was caught speaking Polish.

4. When does Manya finish her secondary studies?
(a) 1890.
(b) 1880.
(c) 1885.
(d) 1883.

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

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

7. Why is Manya always chosen to answer the inspector's questions?
(a) She is the most respectful to the inspector.
(b) She can tell lies perfectly in Russian.
(c) She speaks Russian perfectly and is knowledgeable.
(d) She is the youngest in the class and therefore impressive.

8. Which of the children takes over managing the household once Manya's mother dies?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Bronya.
(c) Hela.
(d) Manya.

9. Who is Manya's first romance with?
(a) Her employer's son.
(b) A friend of her fathers.
(c) A boy from her brother's school.
(d) Her sister's best friend.

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

11. Why does Manya come to the conclusion that keeping a post in Warsaw is impossible?
(a) She can not tolerate the rich.
(b) It does not pay enough.
(c) She cannot hide from the Russians.
(d) She finds no intellectual challenge.

12. What is the children's single focus at this time?
(a) Helping their father.
(b) Staying healthy.
(c) Learning.
(d) Managing the house.

13. Why does Manya change her name to Marie?
(a) Because she wants to forget her past.
(b) Because it is the French version of her name.
(c) Because she is starting a new life.
(d) Because her sister who died used to call her that.

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

15. Where do Manya and Bronya dream of going?
(a) America.
(b) Russia.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?

2. What religion does Manya practice?

3. What does Marie eat regularly?

4. Who agrees to move in with Marie and Pierre to help them with the new child?

5. Which of the children died from typhus?

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