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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapters VII-IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pahom is only on the second leg of his walk, what does he notice?
(a) He has not walked anything like the distance he thought he would.
(b) He is almost too tired to finish the walk.
(c) It is already noon.
(d) The Bashkirs seem to be getting closer.

2. What advantage does Pahom see to owning land in the new settlement?
(a) His neighbors will stop trespassing on his land.
(b) All of his acres will be together in one piece of land.
(c) He will get a better price for his crops.
(d) The dealers will not be able to cheat him.

3. What does Pahom tell the Bashkirs is wrong with the land where he comes from?
(a) It is too far away from water.
(b) It is crowded and overworked.
(c) The commune does not distribute it fairly.
(d) It will not support him and his family.

4. Pahon sees that the land of the Bashkirs is "black as the seed of a poppy." What figure of speech is used here?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Simile.
(c) Personification.
(d) Understatement.

5. What does Pahom do when the court rules against him?
(a) He tries to appeal the case.
(b) He strips someone else's trees in revenge.
(c) He accuses the judges of taking bribes.
(d) He quits the commune in protest.

Short Answer Questions

1. After walking three miles, what is the first item of clothing that Pahom removes?

2. Why does Pahom hesitate before setting out on his walk?

3. What is the second item of clothing that Pahom removes?

4. What three things does Pahom take with him on his walk?

5. What does the stranger staying at Pahom's house overnight tell Pahom?

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