Discovering the Life and Achievements of Marie Curie

What prevented Marie Curie from attending university in Warsaw?

• The university was only open to men at the time.

• The university did not offer the courses she was interested in.

• She was too young to enroll.

• She did not have enough money for tuition.

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How did Marie Curie manage to continue her education despite financial constraints?

• She won a scholarship.

• She moved to America for free education.

• She worked and supported her sister's education first.

• She borrowed money from friends.

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What significant discovery did Marie and Pierre Curie make?

• The cure for tuberculosis

• The theory of relativity

• Polonium and radium

• The structure of DNA

What was one of Marie Curie's contributions during World War I?

• Teaching physics to soldiers

• Implementing x-ray machines in ambulances

• Serving as a nurse

• Developing a new kind of weapon

What was the cause of Marie Curie's illness later in life?

• An accident in the laboratory

• A genetic condition

• Exposure to radiation

• Natural causes due to old age