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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 do Pahom's neighbors retaliate when he takes them to court?
(a) They let their animals trespass on his land on purpose.
(b) They get him kicked out of the commune.
(c) They press charges against him in court.
(d) They burn down his barn.

2. Who is the first person that the local landowner offers to sell her land to?
(a) Simon.
(b) The leader of the commune.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) Pahom.

3. What does Pahom's wife say may happen to a man in town?
(a) He may be the victim of crime.
(b) He may die of stress.
(c) He may become lazy.
(d) He may be tempted by the devil.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pahom's first reaction when he learns that people are moving to a new settlement?

2. Where is Pahom when his wife and her sister are talking?

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

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

5. What reaction do the peasants have when they hear rumors about the sale of the land?

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