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

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

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

4. When the younger sister is "piqued," what is she feeling?
(a) Angry.
(b) Curious.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Tired.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, whom does Pahom leave in charge of his homestead while he is gone?

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

3. How much land does Pahom agree to buy in the new settlement?

4. How many acres does the local landowner have?

5. How do Pahom's neighbors retaliate when he takes them to court?

(see the answer key)

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