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

2. What reason does Aksionov tell Semyonich for not needing to kill him?
(a) He says they will kill Semyonich before he can.
(b) He says he plans to kill himself.
(c) He says Semyonich killed him long ago.
(d) He says his execution is already set.

3. What did the convoy soldiers notice after taking the convicts out to work one day?
(a) A tool used for digging.
(b) That someone had escaped.
(c) That Semyonich has cuts on his hand and head.
(d) That someone had emptied some earth from his boots.

4. How does Aksionov feel after saying that he may be “a hundred times worse” (117) than Semyonich?
(a) Sick.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Like a liar.
(d) His heart feels light and he no longer yearns for home.

5. What does the police officer tell Aksionov about the merchant he saw the night before?
(a) He was found with his throat cut.
(b) He was found shot.
(c) He is missing.
(d) He was found strangled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do because Aksionov did not tell the Governor what he did?

2. What was Semyonich’s demeanor while the Governor questioned Aksionov?

3. How does Aksionov feel after thinking of the 26 years he spent in prison for another man’s crime?

4. Who questions the prisoners about the tunnel that was found in the prison?

5. How does Aksionov remember his younger self after discovering who really killed the merchant?

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