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

2. Who is the main character introduced at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov.
(b) Vladimir Dmitrich Aksionov.
(c) Ivan Vladimir Ivanov.
(d) Dmitrich Vladimir Nishny.

3. What do the old prisoners ask the new prisoners upon their arrival?
(a) If they have any money.
(b) If they have petitioned the Czar.
(c) Where they came from and what crimes they are sentenced for.
(d) If they have any cigarettes.

4. Who does Aksionov say is the only person they must appeal to after his wife leaves?
(a) The Czar.
(b) The dead merchant.
(c) The Prime MInister.
(d) God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Aksionov’s beard described after 26 years in prison?

2. What does the Governor say to Aksionov when asking him who dug the tunnel?

3. What does the tall man around 60 years old tell the prisoners he was convicted of doing?

4. What do the other prisoners tell the newcomers about how Aksionov ended up in Siberia?

5. What does Aksionov do after he is taken away by the soldiers and the officer?

(see the answer key)

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