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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens during Marie and Pierre's second year of marriage?
2. What does Marie eat regularly?
3. What does Marie decide to get her masters degree in?
4. What does Marie decide to pursue her doctorate in?
5. How are Marie and Pierre similar?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where do Manya and Hela attend school and what kind of school is it?
2. What does Manya do when the Russian inspector comes to her school and how does it make her feel?
3. What happened to one of Manya's family members as a result of one of the boarders her family had to take in to make ends meet and what does this lead Manya to worry about?
4. What seems to be intruding on the Polish schools and in what way have things changed?
5. What do Irene and Eve learn about their mother on that first trip to America?
6. Who is Marie's constant companion until married and what happens to their relationship after the marriage?
7. What has Marie ruled out of her life and why has she ruled it out?
8. Where do Marie and Pierre settle after their honeymoon and how do they furnish their first home?
9. What does Monsieur Sklodovska represent?
10. How is Pierre killed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Some identify that Marie was a great woman more than a figure. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Do you believe her gender is important? Why do you feel this way?
Essay Topic 2
How is the theme of patriotism developed throughout the novel? In what ways does Marie demonstrate patriotism? Do you think this is a strength or weakness of Marie? Why do you feel this way?
Essay Topic 3
Marie rarely pays attention to her own health and in fact this lack of awareness ultimately kills her. What reasons do you believe Marie had for ignoring her own health? Do you think her decisions were wise? Why or why not?
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