In the deserted village, the village is deserted because the land has been bought by a lord who then turns the villagers out of their places.
a. true
b. false

True.  During this period many of the rich decided to buy off the land that the people were farming on to develop the property.  Many of these displaced laborers had to move to the city where they faced harsh conditions that they were not accustomed to.

true

Explanation:

the answer is the speaker views both as possessions that reflect his importance.