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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapters I-III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pahom end up taking his neighbors to court?
(a) Their animals trespass on his land.
(b) The refuse to pay him the rent that they owe him.
(c) They disagree about the boundary of his land.
(d) They steal his crops.

2. Whom does Pahom accuse of stripping his trees?
(a) Simon.
(b) The innkeeper.
(c) The head of the commune.
(d) His brother-in-law.

3. What does Pahom's wife say may happen to a man in town?
(a) He may die of stress.
(b) He may be tempted by the devil.
(c) He may become lazy.
(d) He may be the victim of crime.

4. What does the expression "racked his brains" mean?
(a) Searched hard for an answer.
(b) Organized his thoughts.
(c) Felt very sad.
(d) Stared into space without thinking.

5. The story opens with two sisters. What does the older sister's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a tradesman.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is an innkeeper.
(d) He is a commune leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character thinks "I'll give you land enough; and by means of that land I will get you into my power"?

2. How many acres does Pahom buy in his first land purchase?

3. What problem does the new steward create for the local peasants?

4. How many acres does the local landowner have?

5. What is Pahom's first reaction when he learns that people are moving to a new settlement?

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