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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 many years does Aksionov spend in prison?
(a) 26.
(b) 36.
(c) 6.
(d) 16.

2. What does the police officer tell Aksionov about the merchant he saw the night before?
(a) He was found with his throat cut.
(b) He was found shot.
(c) He is missing.
(d) He was found strangled.

3. What does the new prisoner tell Aksionov of his family?
(a) They are poor.
(b) They moved to America.
(c) They are rich.
(d) He has never heard of them.

4. Who does Aksionov see emerge from under a shelf while he was walking the prison at night?
(a) A guard.
(b) A rat.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Semyonich.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people of Vladimir respond when inquired about Aksionov’s character?

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

3. How does Aksionov’s wife react when she sees him in jail for the first time?

4. Who is the first person to visit Aksionov in jail?

5. How does Tolstoy describe Aksionov’s behavior in prison?

(see the answer key)

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