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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 Pahom do when the court rules against him?
(a) He tries to appeal the case.
(b) He accuses the judges of taking bribes.
(c) He quits the commune in protest.
(d) He strips someone else's trees in revenge.

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

3. What problem does the new steward create for the local peasants?
(a) He refuses to sell seed to those who do not own their own land.
(b) He fines them when their animals trespass on his employer's land.
(c) He does not supervise his cattle properly.
(d) He demands payment of the peasants' outstanding loans.

4. What reaction do the peasants have when they hear rumors about the sale of the land?
(a) They beg the woman not to sell her land.
(b) They decide that they need to buy it themselves.
(c) They celebrate, because they do not like the landowner.
(d) They go to court to try to add the land to the commune.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much more land does Pahom have for his use when he and his family are first living at the new settlement?

3. The Bashkirs "tether" their colts behind their homes. What does this mean that they do?

4. How many sons is it implied that Pahom has?

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

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