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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Marie feel about going on without Pierre?
(a) That she must fulfill his dream.
(b) That she should take her own life to be with Pierre.
(c) That she must go on for her children.
(d) That it is impossible.

3. Where do the Curies go to escape the publicity?
(a) Paris.
(b) America.
(c) Country.
(d) Poland.

4. Which is the most accurate description of the manner in which Pierre is walking on the day he died?
(a) Absent-mindedly.
(b) With a purpose.
(c) Directly.
(d) Methodically.

5. Where was Pierre headed on the morning he died?
(a) To take his daughter to the doctor.
(b) To sign papers for a new grant.
(c) To correct some proofs.
(d) To meet Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marie's primary reason for the decision she makes in regard as to whether to go or stay?

2. What does Marie collaborate with Andre Debierne on?

3. What is the lesson that Marie ensured her children would learn?

4. What paid position does Marie obtain at the end of the year?

5. What news does Maire receive about her father?

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