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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Manya's work end at Sczczuki?
(a) The children finish their exams.
(b) The family can no longer afford to pay her.
(c) The children have gotten married.
(d) She has decided to leave the position.

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

3. How does Manya combat her discouragement?
(a) Tutoring the peasants.
(b) Writing her own books.
(c) Earning more and more money.
(d) Doing charity work.

4. Why do Casimir's parents oppose the idea of marriage to Manya?
(a) They want him to marry a Russian.
(b) Manya's family does not have enough money.
(c) They do not want him to marry a governess.
(d) They think they are too young to get married.

5. What does Marie decide to pursue her doctorate in?
(a) Biological science.
(b) Physical science.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Anatomy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Manya, Aunt Lucia and Hela's favorite activities?

2. What is Pierre's only focus when Marie and he settle into their first flat?

3. Where do the Sklodovskass now live?

4. What has impeded the atmosphere at the schools in Poland?

5. What does the Curies' doctor warn Marie of?

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