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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 many acres does the local landowner have?
(a) 300.
(b) 13,000.
(c) 1,300.
(d) 40.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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