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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. On the night before his big walk, what does Pahom lie awake doing?
(a) Wondering if he can find a way to cheat the Bashkirs.
(b) Planning how he will use the land.
(c) Thinking about his wife and sons.
(d) Worrying that he is being greedy.

2. What strange thing does the person in Pahom's dream do?
(a) Ties Pahom's feet together so that he cannot walk.
(b) Lets loose all of the Bahkir animals.
(c) Sets his bed on fire.
(d) Turns into several other characters from the story.

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

4. Why is Pahom carrying a spade on his walk?
(a) He is supposed to use it to mark his path.
(b) The Bashkir chief said that Pahom had to carry something made of metal.
(c) Part of his task is to dig up a wild root vegetable the Bashkirs like.
(d) The spade is a symbolic gift from his wife.

5. What does Pahom do when the court rules against him?
(a) He accuses the judges of taking bribes.
(b) He quits the commune in protest.
(c) He tries to appeal the case.
(d) He strips someone else's trees in revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. When, in the beginning of Chapter IV, Pahom "stood treat" to the elders, what does this mean he did?

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

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

4. How long does Pahom plan to walk before he makes his first turn?

5. How many acres does the local landowner have?

(see the answer key)

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