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1. The story opens with two sisters. What does the older sister's husband do for a living?

He is a tradesman.

2. What does the older sister brag about?

Her comfortable life.

3. When the younger sister is "piqued," what is she feeling?

Angry.

4. How does Pahom's wife defend their life to her sister?

She says that their life is steady and safe.

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

Pahom's wife.

6. What does Pahom's wife say may happen to a man in town?

He may be tempted by the devil.

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