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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 bothers Pahom the most about the stripping of bark from his trees?
(a) He hates the idea of a stranger being on his land.
(b) He hates the idea of trees being wasted in this way.
(c) Whoever did it cut down a whole clump of trees.
(d) Whoever did it also let his cows out of their pen.

2. What kind of land is "fallow"?
(a) Land that has been fertilized.
(b) Land that has many small hills and valleys.
(c) Land that is being allowed to rest in between crops.
(d) Land that is well-irrigated.

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

4. Why does Pahom end up taking his neighbors to court?
(a) Their animals trespass on his land.
(b) They disagree about the boundary of his land.
(c) The refuse to pay him the rent that they owe him.
(d) They steal his crops.

5. What is Pahom's reaction to the trouble with the steward?
(a) He insists that the family move to a new settlement.
(b) He takes his anger out on his family.
(c) He refuses to have any more dealings with the man.
(d) He takes the steward to court.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is surprising about the chief of the Bashkirs?

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

3. Which character thinks "I'll give you land enough; and by means of that land I will get you into my power"?

4. How many acres does Pahom buy in his first land purchase?

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

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