View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many scientific communications do the Curies publish between 1899 and 1904?

3. Why is it surprising that the Americans donated another gram of radium to Marie?

4. How do Marie's workers feel about her?

5. What look do Eve and Irene always associate with their mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the many tragedies in Marie's life change her? Which tragedies affect her the most? Why do you believe these were the most important in her life?

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of patriotism developed throughout the novel? In what ways does Marie demonstrate patriotism? Do you think this is a strength or weakness of Marie? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, there appear to be different antagonists in Marie's life. Do you believe this is accurate? Do all people have different antagonists as they age and their life progresses? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 231 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample