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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. Five
    Explanation
    Marie Curie had five siblings.

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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, Poland
    Explanation
    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.

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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. Eve
    Explanation
    Marie Curie's second daughter's name was Eve.

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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 carriage
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that Pierre, Marie's husband, died as a result of being run over by a horse-drawn carriage.

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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. 1903
    Explanation
    In 1903, Pierre and Marie lost a child who was born prematurely.

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