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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 do Pahom's neighbors retaliate when he takes them to court?
(a) They press charges against him in court.
(b) They let their animals trespass on his land on purpose.
(c) They get him kicked out of the commune.
(d) They burn down his barn.

2. What agreement does Pahom come to with the landowner?
(a) He will pay for the land over the next ten years, one-tenth at a time.
(b) He will pay for half of the land up front and half within two years.
(c) He will work for her until the land is paid for.
(d) He will pay less for the land because he can pay for it all in advance.

3. Which character says that "Loss and gain are brothers twain"?
(a) The local landowner.
(b) Pahom's sister-in-law.
(c) Pahom.
(d) Pahom's wife.

4. Which character thinks "I'll give you land enough; and by means of that land I will get you into my power"?
(a) Simon.
(b) The devil.
(c) The local landowner.
(d) Pahom's brother-in-law.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pahom do when the court rules against him?

2. Which character thinks that "Busy as we are from childhood tilling Mother Earth, we peasants have no time to let any nonsense settle in our heads"?

3. What reaction do the peasants have when they hear rumors about the sale of the land?

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

5. Where is Pahom when his wife and her sister are talking?

(see the answer key)

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