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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Curies decide not to patent their discovery?

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

3. Continuing the research themselves in their shed causes what to happen to Marie?

4. How does Marie feel about going on without Pierre?

5. Which of the following characters seems to be as despotic as Marie once was?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What things did Marie's early strong foundation provide her that helped her later through the most difficult times in her life? Do you feel that her early life was helpful or harmful to Marie? In what way?

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of poverty described and developed throughout the novel? Do you feel that Marie ever overcomes true poverty? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay critiquing whether or not this biography can be considered accurate since it was written by Curie's daughter. Do you believe it could be unbiased? Why or why not?

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