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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapters IV-VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Pahom when his wife and her sister are talking?
(a) Bringing in loads of wood.
(b) Lying on the stove.
(c) Working in the field.
(d) Resting in his cot.

2. How far does Pahom walk in order to get to the new settlement?
(a) 300 miles.
(b) 130 miles.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) 30 miles.

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

4. What advantage does Pahom see to owning land in the new settlement?
(a) His neighbors will stop trespassing on his land.
(b) The dealers will not be able to cheat him.
(c) He will get a better price for his crops.
(d) All of his acres will be together in one piece of land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pahom's first reaction when he learns that people are moving to a new settlement?

2. The Bashkirs "tether" their colts behind their homes. What does this mean that they do?

3. Why can Pahom not plant the same crop on his land in the second year?

4. How far does Pahom travel to find the Bashkirs?

5. How many acres does Pahom buy in his first land purchase?

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