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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. While the sisters talk, who is hiding behind the oven?
(a) The devil.
(b) Pahom's brother-in-law.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) Simon.

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

3. When Pahom feels "aggrieved," what is he feeling?
(a) Sad for something he has lost.
(b) So angry he cannot think clearly.
(c) Greedy.
(d) As if someone has harmed him.

4. The story opens with two sisters. What does the older sister's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a tradesman.
(b) He is an innkeeper.
(c) He is a commune leader.
(d) He is a farmer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Pahom end up taking his neighbors to court?

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

4. How many acres does Pahom buy in his first land purchase?

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

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