"How Much Land" Test

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Please answer the following questions. Use complete sentences for constructed (written) responses.

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1. Which statement shows the author's use of foreshadowing to create tension in the outcome of Pahom's agreement with the Bashkirs? *

(RL 5)

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A. The movements of the sun.

B. Pahom leaving his wife behind.

C. Listening to his wife and sister-in-law talking.

D. Dreaming of the chief laughing at him.

2. Which statement from the text introduces additional depth to the conflict between Pahom and the other peasants? *

(RL 3)

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A. "However careful Pahom tried to be, it happened again and again that now a horse of his got among the lady's oats, now a cow strayed into her garden, now his calves found their way into her meadows."

B. "Well," thought they, "if the innkeeper gets the land, he'll worry us with fines worse than the lady's manager. We all depend on that estate."

C. "So Pahom was well contented, and everything would have been right if the neighboring peasants would only not have trespassed on his wheat fields and meadows.

D. "There's no need to leave my land," thought Pahom. "But some of the others may leave our village and then there'd be more room for us."

3. How is the author's cultural experience reflected in the text? *

(RL 6)

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A. He may believe that owning property leads to greedy owners who treat others badly.

B. He may believe that children will have to work on farms without pay.

C. He may believe that the land will become overworked and not usable.

D. He may believe that peasants are not savvy enough to hold onto property.

4. How does the author's use of text structure contribute to the story? *

(RL 5)

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A. It shows the difference between being rich and poor.

B. It shows the difference between what people want and need.

C. It proves that rural life is too difficult for most people.

D. It proves that the Devil makes poor people greedy.

5. How does the author's use of irony make this allegory more meaningful? *

(RL 4)

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A. The reader learns Pahom's lesson before he does.

B. The reader already knows what will happen.

C. The reader sees the humor in Pahom's situation.

D. The reader can find plot points easier.

6. What is the central idea of the text? *

(RL 2) Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.

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Constructed Response Questions

For the next four questions, remember to use the ACE strategy to answer the questions fully.

7. What is the author's tone toward Pahom's statement "If I had enough land, I'd not fear the Devil himself"? *

{Remember, TONE is an emotion word} (RL 4) Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.

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8. How does the text's point of view support the theme of the story? *

{Why does it matter that the POV is in 3rd person?} (RL 6) Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.

1 point

9. How does the sisters' conversation foreshadow Pahom's end? *

2 points

10. Why is the title of the story appropriate? *

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