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Section 1: Chapters I-III

1. The story opens with two sisters. What does the older sister's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a commune leader.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a tradesman.
(d) He is an innkeeper.

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

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

4. How does Pahom's wife defend their life to her sister?
(a) She says that their life is quiet and ordinary.
(b) She says that someday Pahom will make them rich.
(c) She says that their life is steady and safe.
(d) She says that living in the countryside is more moral.

5. Which character says that "Loss and gain are brothers twain"?
(a) Pahom's sister-in-law.
(b) The local landowner.
(c) Pahom.
(d) Pahom's wife.

6. What does Pahom's wife say may happen to a man in town?
(a) He may be tempted by the devil.
(b) He may be the victim of crime.
(c) He may become lazy.
(d) He may die of stress.

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