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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “God Sees the Truth, But Waits” pp. 112-117 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aksionov charged with doing to the merchant from Ryazan?
(a) Killing him and robbing him of 20,000 rubles.
(b) Robbing him of 20,000 rubles.
(c) Killing him.
(d) Stealing his goods.

2. How does Tolstoy describe Aksionov’s behavior in prison?
(a) He studied law vigilantly to try to get out.
(b) He spoke very little, never laughed, often prayed.
(c) He got into fights with guards and prisoners alike.
(d) He was boisterous and popular.

3. What does Makar Semyonich beg Aksionov for after he confesses to him what he did?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Help escaping.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Money to start a new life.

4. What is found in Aksionov’s luggage?
(a) A gun.
(b) Gloves.
(c) A rope.
(d) A blood-stained knife.

5. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do to him if Aksionov tells anyone of his secret?
(a) He will kill him.
(b) He will beat him.
(c) He will kill his family.
(d) He will tell them he saw him kill the merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aksionov say is the only person they must appeal to after his wife leaves?

2. What does Aksionov tell the person who visits his cell the night he was questioned by the guard about the tunnel?

3. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov will happen to him if Aksionov “blabs” on him?

4. How does Aksionov’s wife react when she sees him in jail for the first time?

5. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?

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