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

Short Answer Questions

1. What need does Marie recognize for as the war breaks out?

2. What does Pierre discover about radiation?

3. What is Marie's primary reason for the decision she makes in regard as to whether to go or stay?

4. What patent could the Curies obtain?

5. In what year does Marie make her last trip to Poland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe how the author's writing style helps make the most complex scientific achievements accessible to the reader. Is the description of the process an accurate representation of scientific discovery?

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