View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the children died from typhus?
(a) Zosia.
(b) Bronya.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Hela.

3. What does Manya find the discussion at her employers' home to be filled with?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Social change.
(c) Russian loyalty.
(d) Intellectual pursuits.

4. What is piezoelectric quartz?
(a) A device used to define the measurements of crystals.
(b) A device to turn rocks into quartz.
(c) A device used for clarifying the value of quartz crystals.
(d) A device used for measuring small amounts of electricity.

5. Though their life becomes dull and monotonous, what does this encourage for the family members?
(a) Financial planning.
(b) Desire to look for freedom.
(c) Familial bonds.
(d) Work and study.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the children earn their living as they finish school?

2. What did Mademoiselle Mayer catch Manya and her friend doing that caused a great conflict between the two of them?

3. Which of the following areas best describes why Manya feels so depressed?

4. What is Manya afraid she will never be forgiven for figuring out how to do?

5. Why did the Sklodovskas switch to education?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 264 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample