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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapters IV-VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sons is it implied that Pahom has?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

3. What does the expression "racked his brains" mean?
(a) Felt very sad.
(b) Stared into space without thinking.
(c) Searched hard for an answer.
(d) Organized his thoughts.

4. How much land does the dealer tell Pahom he bought from the Bashkirs for 1,000 rubles?
(a) 1,300 acres.
(b) 13,000 acres.
(c) 40 acres.
(d) 300 acres.

5. What is surprising about the chief of the Bashkirs?
(a) He claims to know Pahom.
(b) He refuses Pahom's gifts.
(c) He speaks Russian.
(d) He is incredibly old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What advantage does Pahom see to owning land in the new settlement?

3. What does the older sister brag about?

4. How much more land does Pahom have for his use when he and his family are first living at the new settlement?

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

(see the answer key)

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