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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Manya offer to God in place of her mother?
(a) Her apples.
(b) Her father.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her books.

3. How many elements do Marie and Pierre come to realize radioactivity is concentrated in besides those already identified?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

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

5. Which of the children died from typhus?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Hela.
(c) Bronya.
(d) Zosia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this story open?

2. What has Marie ruled out of her life?

3. What does Mademoiselle Mayer believe Manya to be?

4. Where does Manya find her own friends?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who influences Manya and in what ways does he influence her?

2. What does the money that Pierre receives allow Pierre to do and what does the publicity bring Marie and Pierre?

3. What does Marie realize about herself in regard to her profession?

4. How does Casimir react to Marie's poor health and what do he and her sister insist on to help her recover?

5. What takes up most of Pierre's times and how does this help with the support of his family?

6. What killed Marie?

7. Who invites Pierre to give a lecture on radium and why is it special that Marie attends with him?

8. What is Monsieur Sklodovska's new position and how does he feel about the position?

9. Why is Pierre shocked that Marie has a dream to think about doing nothing?

10. What is Monsieur Sklodovska's profession and where do he and his family live?

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