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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Marie on June 25, 1903?

2. Where do the Curies go to escape the publicity?

3. What does Marie do with the clothes Pierre was wearing when he was killed?

4. What news does Maire receive about her father?

5. What balance do the Curies find disrupted by their newfound famous status?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Marie chose Paris over Warsaw. Do you think this was a good choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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