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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 does Aksionov notice from under one of the shelves one night while walking around the prison?
(a) A bible.
(b) A letter from Semyonich.
(c) A lighter.
(d) Some earth.

2. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?
(a) The soldiers.
(b) The Czar.
(c) The police officer who arrested him.
(d) The church.

3. Who emerges from their vehicle to approach Aksionov and question him at the inn?
(a) Two soldiers.
(b) Two women.
(c) Two children.
(d) Two merchants.

4. What does Semyonich decide to do at the end of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Escape.
(c) Kill Aksionov.
(d) Confess his guilt.

5. What does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?
(a) He will sell all of his goods and buy them a vacation home.
(b) He will sell all of his goods and buy her a present.
(c) He will bring home lots of candy for the kids.
(d) He will make so much money he can retire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who enters Aksionov’s room the night he was questioned by the guard about the tunnel?

3. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?

4. When Aksionov heads out for the fair in the morning, how long before he stops to rest and feed his horse?

5. What does the police officer tell Aksionov about the merchant he saw the night before?

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