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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 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.

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

3. Why does Pahom end up taking his neighbors to court?
(a) They steal his crops.
(b) Their animals trespass on his land.
(c) The refuse to pay him the rent that they owe him.
(d) They disagree about the boundary of his land.

4. What is Pahom's first reaction when he learns that people are moving to a new settlement?
(a) He tries to get their share of the commune lands.
(b) He worries that there will not be enough workers for his land.
(c) He wants to sell his land and move.
(d) He thinks that maybe he can buy their land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the younger sister is "piqued," what is she feeling?

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

3. How far does Pahom walk in order to get to the new settlement?

4. What problem does the new steward create for the local peasants?

5. What agreement does Pahom come to with the landowner?

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