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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. What seems to be always near the surface among the Polish intelligentsia?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Suppression.
(c) Revolt.
(d) Secrecy.

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

3. Which of the following is the best definition for the term kuligs?
(a) Books read in isolation.
(b) Country wildflowers.
(c) Carnivals lasting several days.
(d) Special dishes cooked for birthdays.

4. What position does Monsieur Sklodovska accept after his retirement?
(a) Director of a reform school.
(b) Assassin.
(c) Teacher of the poor.
(d) Director of boarding house.

5. What has Marie ruled out of her life?
(a) Fulfilling her dreams.
(b) Love.
(c) Family support.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Manya at the beginning of this chapter?

2. What is piezoelectric quartz?

3. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?

4. What does the father of the children in the opening scene of the school teach?

5. What does Manya indicate she feels for the first time when her father sends her to the country as a reward?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Marie's constant companion until married and what happens to their relationship after the marriage?

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

3. Where does Manya begin going to school and what is dangerous about her attending this school?

4. Where do Manya and Hela attend school and what kind of school is it?

5. How do Manya's employers treat Manya and how does Manya feel about the children and her job?

6. What does Manya do when the Russian inspector comes to her school and how does it make her feel?

7. What do Marie and Pierre decide to do in regard to the existence of radium and how do they decide to accomplish this?

8. Where does Manya go to school and what is different about this school?

9. What role does Marie continue to have in the lab?

10. Where do Marie and Pierre settle after their honeymoon and how do they furnish their first home?

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