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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. When Pahom is only on the second leg of his walk, what does he notice?
(a) He has not walked anything like the distance he thought he would.
(b) The Bashkirs seem to be getting closer.
(c) He is almost too tired to finish the walk.
(d) It is already noon.

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

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 takes the steward to court.
(d) He insists that the family move to a new settlement.

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

5. While the sisters talk, who is hiding behind the oven?
(a) Simon.
(b) The innkeeper.
(c) Pahom's brother-in-law.
(d) The devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three things does Pahom take with him on his walk?

2. How far does Pahom walk in order to get to the new settlement?

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

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

5. What does the stranger staying at Pahom's house overnight tell Pahom?

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