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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the committee started by Mrs. Meloney present to Marie?

2. Why is it surprising that the Americans donated another gram of radium to Marie?

3. What does Marie do in her advancing age that is similar to when she was a young child again?

4. About how many of the "little Curies" did Marie personally create by the end of the war?

5. What happens when Pierre has an attack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the many tragedies in Marie's life change her? Which tragedies affect her the most? Why do you believe these were the most important in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, there appear to be different antagonists in Marie's life. Do you believe this is accurate? Do all people have different antagonists as they age and their life progresses? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is her celebrity status devastating to Marie? In what ways does Marie utilize her celebrity status? Do you approve of how Marie handled her status as a celebrity? Why or why not?

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