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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession does Mrs. William Brown Meloney practice?
(a) Magazine editor.
(b) University professor.
(c) Scientist specializing in X-rays.
(d) Labroatory assistant.

2. Which is the most accurate description of the manner in which Pierre is walking on the day he died?
(a) Methodically.
(b) With a purpose.
(c) Absent-mindedly.
(d) Directly.

3. Why do the Curies decide not to patent their discovery?
(a) They do not need the money.
(b) They believe that they will not earn respect.
(c) They feel it would be contrary to scientific spirit.
(d) They were refused because Marie is female.

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

5. What decision does Marie come to as the Germans continue to advance?
(a) To stay in Paris no matter what.
(b) To sacrifice herself to save her children.
(c) To leave Paris and join her children.
(d) To return to Poland and fight for her home country.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many elements do Marie and Pierre come to realize radioactivity is concentrated in besides those already identified?

2. What does Marie discover?

3. What does Manya offer to God in place of her mother?

4. How do Marie and Pierre travel on their honeymoon?

5. What happens during Marie and Pierre's second year of marriage?

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