Chapter 9

What is the main idea of this chapter?

How does Wick Cutter take advantage of Peter and Pavel?

What is wrong with Pavel?

What is Pavel afraid of?

Pavel tells Mr. Shimerda about a tragic event that happened in Russia when he and Peter were younger. What happened?

Why did Pavel and Peter decide to come to America?

After Pavel dies, what does Peter do?

How does Mr. Shimerda feel about what happens to Pavel and Peter?

In the first paragraph of Chapter 8, it says, "Peter could give no very clear account of his transactions with Cutter."

What does "transactions" mean in this context?