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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 accuses the judges of taking bribes.
(b) He tries to appeal the case.
(c) He strips someone else's trees in revenge.
(d) He quits the commune in protest.

2. What bothers Pahom the most about the stripping of bark from his trees?
(a) He hates the idea of a stranger being on his land.
(b) Whoever did it cut down a whole clump of trees.
(c) He hates the idea of trees being wasted in this way.
(d) Whoever did it also let his cows out of their pen.

3. What does the older sister brag about?
(a) Her loyal husband.
(b) Her comfortable life.
(c) Her clever children.
(d) Her housekeeping skill.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says that "Loss and gain are brothers twain"?

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

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

4. What is Pahom's reaction to the trouble with the steward?

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

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