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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. When Aksionov heads out for the fair in the morning, how long before he stops to rest and feed his horse?
(a) 25 miles.
(b) 8 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 35 miles.

2. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?
(a) He when to church and sang in the choir.
(b) He did not speak or work.
(c) He had become a priest and gave sermons.
(d) He met with fellow prisoners for Bible study.

3. How does Aksionov reply to the Governor when asked who dug the tunnel?
(a) He says it is not God’s will that he should tell.
(b) He asks to see the tunnel.
(c) He says that he dug the tunnel.
(d) He says it was Semyonich without a doubt.

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

5. What does Aksionov try to do day and night after meeting Semyonich, but it brings him no peace?
(a) Write.
(b) Read.
(c) Pray.
(d) Play guitar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many homes does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

3. One night when Aksionov cannot sleep he sees Semyonich who tells him he has done what?

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

5. Why does Aksionov’s wife plead with him to stay home at the beginning of the story?

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