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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 studied law vigilantly to try to get out.
(b) He got into fights with guards and prisoners alike.
(c) He spoke very little, never laughed, often prayed.
(d) He was boisterous and popular.

2. How does Aksionov’s wife react when she sees him in jail for the first time?
(a) She tells him he is getting out.
(b) She calls him a murderer.
(c) She passes out.
(d) She says he looks awful.

3. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?
(a) He sleeps outside.
(b) His brother’s house.
(c) An inn.
(d) His friend’s house.

4. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov will happen to him if Aksionov “blabs” on him?
(a) He will be hanged.
(b) He will be sent to solitary.
(c) Nothing because no one will believe a murderer.
(d) He will be flogged to death.

5. How does Aksionov reply when asked by the new prisoners why he is in jail?
(a) He says he must have deserved it.
(b) He says he robbed a bank.
(c) He says he was wrongfully convicted of murder.
(d) He says he killed a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Aksionov purchase with the money he makes in prison?

2. How does Semyonich respond when Aksionov asks if he has heard of his crime?

3. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov one night in his cell regarding Aksionov’s alleged crime?

4. What does Aksionov do while drinking tea at the inn where he stopped to rest?

5. What is found in Aksionov’s luggage?

(see the answer key)

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