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How Much Land Does a Man Need? Summary Questions TEST

by D. Marolla

We have reached the end of the Leo Tolstoy story “How Much Land Does a Man Need”.

This assignment is due Wednesday April 28th, as these are the summary questions for “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”  Please read the last 2 parts of the story, Parts 8 and 9 here: https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2738/

Then:

  • Look over the questions, and think about them carefully. Answer any 5 questions – YOU decide.
  • Each question should have a few sentences for an answer, as they have some depth. 
  • Use as much detail as possible please.

You can listen to it here – go to 28:13 all the way to the end:

1)    How much land did Pahom ‘need’? 

2)    A peasant happens to come through (twice!) and explain how he ‘heard’ that there’s a better area to go for MORE LAND. Is this coincidence? Fate? Karma? Something else?

3)    What was the deal the Bashkir’s made with Pahom? Explain the terms.

4)    What were Pahom’s mistakes? Please provide details.

5)    Who or what caused Pahom’s death? Who or what is to blame? Explain clearly. (Pahom, the Devil, Society, the environment…)

6)    Effectively describe Pahom’s desire for LAND.

7)    Describe the supreme IRONY at the end of the story.

8)    What was the deal with Pahom’s dream? Explain what happened during the dream and what it meant.

9)    “How Much Land Does a Man Need is a story about _______?

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“How Much Land Does a Man Need?” – The Turning Point

by D. Marolla

One of the staples of Literature is the ‘turning point’.  “The turning point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension and drama, or it is the time when the action starts during which the solution is given.“

At this stage in the story Pahom makes a big choice.  He goes for it all.  He goes waaaaayy out to the Bashkir’s land to get as much land as he wants.  And the price is amazing – 1000 rubles (Russian dollars) a day!!

Please read parts 5 (V) and 6 (VI) of the story here: https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2738/ The youtube read aloud will be below.

This is an even better deal than Pahom had ever seen before.  Please answer the following 3 questions as you predict:

  1. Explain, in your own words, this somewhat crazy deal the Bashkirs are offering Pahom.
  2. What is the ‘catch’ as this deal sounds too good to be true.
  3. There is a saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it is too good to be true”. Is that right?  Is the saying correct? Explain, using your knowledge and experience.

Listen from 18:24 to 25:49

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“How Much Land Does a Man Need?” – using Figurative Language

by D. Marolla

Leo Tolstoy introduces and uses figurative language in the story. Sometimes the words he uses don’t literally mean what they say.

Let’s look at Pahom’s choices:  Time to make a DEAL!! Pahom’s choices:

o   125 acres – lots of saving, dealing, bartering, travel.

o   1300 acres, $1500 – ½ now, ½ later via many loans.

o   13,000 acres, $1000 – great land but very far away.

Please answer with some thought and details:

  1. Which deal would you take?
  2. Explain how Pahom’s choice is a rational choice – it is a solid, logical deal.

Read part 4 of the story please: https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2738/

or listen to part 4 here: 13:09 – 18:23

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“How Much Land Does a Man Need” – Foreshadowing

by D. Marolla

Good Morning!

Please read (or listen to) part II of “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”.

The story is here: https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2738/

Please answer the following (20 points):

  1. How does Tolstoy effectively foreshadow events?  In other words, what hints does he give out that this story might not end well.
  2. Pahom says: “If only I had more land, I shouldn’t fear the devil himself”
  • Does he mean the actual devil?
  • Is there a Devil?
  • Is it bad for him to boast?

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Part II read aloud is 3:15 – 7:34 min here:

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“How Much Land Does a Man Need” introduction

by D. Marolla

We are beginning a new story today.  It’s called “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” by Leo Tolstoy.

Link to the story: https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2738/

Listen to the first 3:14 of story read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Tu8F-2l8k

Today, please read part I of the story, or listen to it (3:14 minutes into the youtube reading).

Answer the following 2 questions:

  1. How does Tolstoy set up his short story? Where is Pahom, what is being talked about?
  2. Is it natural, ok or acceptable to want more? Is it greed?  Explain this aspect of human nature.

Copy these Notes please:

  • –         “How Much Land Does a Man Need” by Leo Tolstoy
  • –         Setting: rural countryside Russia, lots of farmland and hills
  • –         Protagonist: Pahom, a farmer and peasant who wants more land
  • –         Initial conflict: Pahom’s sister in law comes over and makes fun of his social and economic status
  • –         Pahom says he “wouldn’t fear the devil” if only he had MORE LAND

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