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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. Why can Pahom not plant the same crop on his land in the second year?
(a) It would violate the commune's crop rotation rules.
(b) The market for the crop has fallen.
(c) He does not have enough money.
(d) The commune is out of seed for that crop.

2. What does Pahom tell the Bashkirs is wrong with the land where he comes from?
(a) The commune does not distribute it fairly.
(b) It is crowded and overworked.
(c) It is too far away from water.
(d) It will not support him and his family.

3. What is the reader told is "all" the Bashkir men care about?
(a) Eating, drinking, and making music.
(b) Making strong trade relationships as they travel.
(c) Planting successful crops.
(d) Taking care of their herds of animals.

4. Which word is a synonym for "haggle"?
(a) Gather.
(b) Argue.
(c) Criticize.
(d) Bargain.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While the sisters talk, who is hiding behind the oven?

3. How much land does the dealer tell Pahom he bought from the Bashkirs for 1,000 rubles?

4. What kind of homes do the Bashkirs live in?

5. Once Pahom is able to rent land to put in more crops, what is his next complaint?

(see the answer key)

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