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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What seems to be always near the surface among the Polish intelligentsia?
(a) Revolt.
(b) Secrecy.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Suppression.

5. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?
(a) Because they believe in education.
(b) Because that is what their familes have done for years.
(c) Because it is the safest profession.
(d) Because estates have grown poorer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following isn't one of the words Manya picks up on from overheard conversations?

2. Why is Manya always chosen to answer the inspector's questions?

3. Who does Monsieur Sklodovska have an ongoing conflict with?

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

5. Which of the children died from typhus?

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