Let's See What You Know About Madame Curie!
This is a fun and easy quiz about Marie Curie. You will have a few options which you will have to choose from.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How many siblings did Marie Curie have?
- A.
She was an only child
- B.
Three
- C.
Ten
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
D. FiveExplanation
Marie Curie had five siblings.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was polonium named after?
- A.
Her homeland, Poland
- B.
Her dog, Presto
- C.
Her husband, Pierre
- D.
She just thought of it. It was random.
Correct Answer
A. Her homeland, PolandExplanation
Polonium was named after Marie Curie's homeland, Poland. Marie Curie, a Polish-born scientist, discovered the element along with her husband, Pierre Curie. As a way to honor her country, Marie named the element after Poland, where she was born and raised. This naming choice not only recognized her roots but also highlighted her pride and connection to her homeland.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was Marie Curie's second daughter's name?
- A.
Aisha
- B.
Cassie
- C.
Hanna
- D.
Eve
Correct Answer
D. EveExplanation
Marie Curie's second daughter's name was Eve.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How did Pierre (Marie's husband) die?
- A.
It was natural. Of old age.
- B.
Too much radioactivity around him
- C.
He was murdered
- D.
He committed suicide
- E.
He was run over by a horse-drawn carriage
Correct Answer
E. He was run over by a horse-drawn carriageExplanation
The correct answer suggests that Pierre, Marie's husband, died as a result of being run over by a horse-drawn carriage.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which year did Pierre and Marie lose a child, born prematurely?
- A.
1999
- B.
1856
- C.
1980
- D.
1911
- E.
1903
Correct Answer
E. 1903Explanation
In 1903, Pierre and Marie lost a child who was born prematurely.Rate this question:
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