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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. Where do Manya and Bronya dream of going?
(a) Russia.
(b) America.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

2. What is Manya's dream at this time in her life?
(a) Nationhood.
(b) Liberty.
(c) To study physics.
(d) To become a physician.

3. What has impeded the atmosphere at the schools in Poland?
(a) Unqualifed teachers.
(b) Russian control.
(c) German invasion.
(d) Lack of finances.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Manya and Kazia do when they pass the monument in Saxony Square?

2. Which of the children died from typhus?

3. Why did Monsieur Sklodovska lose his job?

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

5. What are the boys in the opening scene of the story playing with?

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