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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. How far does Pahom walk in order to get to the new settlement?
(a) 300 miles.
(b) 3 miles.
(c) 30 miles.
(d) 130 miles.

2. What does the older sister brag about?
(a) Her clever children.
(b) Her housekeeping skill.
(c) Her comfortable life.
(d) Her loyal husband.

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

4. What is a steward?
(a) A shop owner.
(b) Someone who rents the land that they farm or graze animals on.
(c) An innkeeper.
(d) Someone who takes care of someone else's property.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While the sisters talk, who is hiding behind the oven?

2. Why does Pahom end up taking his neighbors to court?

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

4. The story opens with two sisters. What does the older sister's husband do for a living?

5. In which situation might someone "grease your palm"?

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