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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapters VII-IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 go to court to try to add the land to the commune.
(c) They decide that they need to buy it themselves.
(d) They celebrate, because they do not like the landowner.

2. What is Pahom's first reaction when he learns that people are moving to a new settlement?
(a) He tries to get their share of the commune lands.
(b) He worries that there will not be enough workers for his land.
(c) He wants to sell his land and move.
(d) He thinks that maybe he can buy their land.

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

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

5. How many sons is it implied that Pahom has?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Pahom is afraid that he might actually die of the effort, why does he keep running toward the Bashkir?

2. Why is Pahom carrying a spade on his walk?

3. In which situation might someone "grease your palm"?

4. What does the chief of the Bashkirs use to mark the spot where Pahom will begin his walk?

5. When Pahom piles up "turf," what is he piling up?

(see the answer key)

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