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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie continue to suffer from?

2. What happens when Pierre has an attack?

3. Why does Pierre take a position at the P.C.N.?

4. Why is Marie able to find friends in the peasants of the village?

5. What do the reporters in America call Marie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Curies believed that their discoveries belonged to all of humanity. Do you agree with their decisions? Why or why not? Do you think modern scientists are as selfless as Marie? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How did Marie change after Pierre died? How did his death affect the family? What allowed Marie to move on after Pierre's death?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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