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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “God Sees the Truth, But Waits” pp. 107-111.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aksionov’s wife ask him in jail, which upsets him?
(a) If she can tell their children he died.
(b) If he committed the crime.
(c) If he has any money to give to her.
(d) If they can divorce.

2. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?
(a) To a prison in a nearby town.
(b) To the office of the Governor.
(c) To a prison in his hometown.
(d) To his house.

3. What does Aksionov do while drinking tea at the inn where he stopped to rest?
(a) Writes to his wife.
(b) Plays his guitar.
(c) Plays cards.
(d) Tries to sell his goods.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What trait of Aksionov does Tolstoy give as the reason he is liked by the prison authorities?

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

4. What do the prisoners ask of Aksionov whenever they want to “petition the prison authorities about anything” (111)?

5. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

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