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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. The Bashkirs "tether" their colts behind their homes. What does this mean that they do?
(a) They keep young cows in pens behind their homes.
(b) They keep young horses tied behind their homes.
(c) They keep young cows tied behind their homes.
(d) They keep young horses in pens behind their homes.

2. Once Pahom is able to rent land to put in more crops, what is his next complaint?
(a) It is too expensive to rent land.
(b) The land is too far from the village.
(c) The land is not good for growing what he wants to grow.
(d) The land dealers are cheating him.

3. What will Pahom do with "pasturage"?
(a) Let animals graze there.
(b) Plant trees there.
(c) Process milk for the market.
(d) House cattle in the winter.

4. How many acres does Pahom buy in his first land purchase?
(a) 40.
(b) 300.
(c) 13,000.
(d) 1,300.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pahom feels "aggrieved," what is he feeling?

2. What does Pahom tell the Bashkirs is wrong with the land where he comes from?

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

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

5. The story opens with two sisters. What does the older sister's husband do for a living?

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