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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. Once Pahom is able to rent land to put in more crops, what is his next complaint?
(a) It is too expensive to rent land.
(b) The land is too far from the village.
(c) The land is not good for growing what he wants to grow.
(d) The land dealers are cheating him.

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

3. If Pahom's land is "arable," what is true of his land?
(a) It is one continuous piece.
(b) It is prone to flooding.
(c) It is good for growing crops.
(d) It has little topsoil.

4. How are the Bashkirs characterized when Pahom first meets them?
(a) Shrewd and cynical.
(b) Friendly and businesslike.
(c) Independent and proud.
(d) Ignorant and happy.

5. When Pahom feels "aggrieved," what is he feeling?
(a) Sad for something he has lost.
(b) As if someone has harmed him.
(c) Greedy.
(d) So angry he cannot think clearly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is Pahom paying the Bashkirs for the land?

2. In the beginning of Chapter VII, how far does Pahom plan to walk the next day?

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

4. Why does Pahom end up taking his neighbors to court?

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

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