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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. What is Pahom's reaction to the trouble with the steward?
(a) He refuses to have any more dealings with the man.
(b) He takes the steward to court.
(c) He insists that the family move to a new settlement.
(d) He takes his anger out on his family.

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"?
(a) Pahom's sister-in-law.
(b) Simon.
(c) Pahom's wife.
(d) Pahom.

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

4. When the younger sister is "piqued," what is she feeling?
(a) Tired.
(b) Curious.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Angry.

5. Who is the first person that the local landowner offers to sell her land to?
(a) Pahom.
(b) The leader of the commune.
(c) Simon.
(d) The innkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the older sister brag about?

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

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

5. Who calls Pahom's land a "narrow hole"?

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