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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. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?
(a) Vladimir.
(b) Nizhny.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Siberia.

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

3. What does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?
(a) He will bring home lots of candy for the kids.
(b) He will sell all of his goods and buy them a vacation home.
(c) He will make so much money he can retire.
(d) He will sell all of his goods and buy her a present.

4. How is Aksionov punished before he is sent to the mines?
(a) He is flogged.
(b) He is sent to solitary confinement for a week.
(c) He is electrocuted.
(d) He is waterboarded.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the vehicle that approaches while Aksionov is resting at the inn?

4. Who emerges from their vehicle to approach Aksionov and question him at the inn?

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

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