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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. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Samara.
(c) St. Petersburg.
(d) Nizhny.

2. What does Semyonich say that makes Aksionov certain it was he who committed the crime?
(a) He mentioned the name of the innkeeper.
(b) He knew how the merchant looked.
(c) He mentioned that Aksionov was sleeping with his bag under his head when the knife was planted.
(d) He mentioned the brand of knife used to kill the merchant.

3. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?
(a) Vladimir.
(b) Nizhny.
(c) Siberia.
(d) Moscow.

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

5. Who does Aksionov tell Semyonich is the only one who can decide if Aksionov tells on him?
(a) Semyonich.
(b) His wife.
(c) God.
(d) Aksionov.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Aksionov punished before he is sent to the mines?

3. What does Aksionov say to Semyonich when he asks his forgiveness and calls himself a wretch?

4. What do the prisoners all say when questioned by the Governor?

5. How does Aksionov reply to the Governor when asked who dug the tunnel?

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