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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the words that Manya overhears make her feel even though she doesn't understand what they mean?
(a) Worried.
(b) Angered.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Frightened.

2. Continuing the research themselves in their shed causes what to happen to Marie?
(a) She loses her position.
(b) Her health deteriorates.
(c) Her family abandons her.
(d) She is unable to care for Irene.

3. What caused Pierre's career to suffer?
(a) His location in Paris.
(b) His attraction to Marie.
(c) His idealism.
(d) His need to always be in control.

4. Why don't the Curies buy large quantities of pitchblende?
(a) It is too rare.
(b) It is only found in Russia.
(c) It is not safe to have large quantities.
(d) It is too expensive.

5. What does the Curies' doctor warn Marie of?
(a) Baby's seizure disorder.
(b) Taking more time to rest.
(c) Eating right.
(d) Tubercular lesion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie decide to get her masters degree in?

2. Why is Marie hunted and hounded by anonymous letters and threatened with violence?

3. Though their life becomes dull and monotonous, what does this encourage for the family members?

4. What does Pierre study at the School of Physics and Chemistry in Paris?

5. What does the celebrity status ruin for Marie causing her to become depressed?

(see the answer key)

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