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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mademoiselle Mayer catch Manya and her friend doing that caused a great conflict between the two of them?
(a) Making fun of Mademoiselle Mayer behind her back.
(b) Dancing with joy at the assassination of the Tsar.
(c) Studying subjects that were prohibited to girls.
(d) Speaking in Polish instead of Russian.

2. Why does Manya stay working as the governess with Casimir's family?
(a) She cannot find another job that pays as much.
(b) She cannot bear to be away from Casimir.
(c) The family asks her to stay to prevent scandal.
(d) She wants to convince them to approve of the marriage.

3. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?
(a) Telling Polish stories.
(b) Going to Church.
(c) Buying apples.
(d) Reading from the Bible.

4. What does Manya experience as soon as she leaves her books?
(a) A longing to flee her life.
(b) An anger at the Russians.
(c) A return of her sadness.
(d) A desire to help her mother.

5. Where does Manya go to escape from her troubles?
(a) Books.
(b) School.
(c) The river.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term kuligs?

2. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?

3. What is the children's single focus at this time?

4. Which of the children has gone to study medicine?

5. How old is Manya at the beginning of this chapter?

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