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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 is the second item of clothing that Pahom removes?
(a) His hat.
(b) His boots.
(c) His under-coat.
(d) His over-coat.

2. What will Pahom do with "pasturage"?
(a) Plant trees there.
(b) Let animals graze there.
(c) Process milk for the market.
(d) House cattle in the winter.

3. Why does Pahom hesitate before setting out on his walk?
(a) He is having second thoughts about moving.
(b) He is not sure which direction to travel in.
(c) He feels tired and dizzy from not sleeping the night before.
(d) He suddenly realizes it might be a trick.

4. How much land does Pahom agree to buy in the new settlement?
(a) 40 acres.
(b) 1,300 acres.
(c) 300 acres.
(d) 13,000 acres.

5. How far does Pahom travel to find the Bashkirs?
(a) 130 miles.
(b) 300 miles.
(c) 30 miles.
(d) 3 miles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pahom stop to do at noon?

3. Which word is a synonym for "haggle"?

4. After walking three miles, what is the first item of clothing that Pahom removes?

5. At first, what keeps Pahom from walking quickly?

(see the answer key)

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