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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. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?
(a) Writing appeals for other prisoners.
(b) Selling cigarettes.
(c) Making boots.
(d) Making gloves.

2. Who is the author of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Turgenev.
(b) Tolstoy.
(c) Dostoevsky.
(d) Nabokov.

3. How many homes does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 0.

4. What trait of Aksionov does Tolstoy give as the reason he is liked by the prison authorities?
(a) Industriousness.
(b) Meekness.
(c) Studiousness.
(d) Sense of humor.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Aksionov asked about his previous night’s stay?

3. What does the police officer tell Aksionov about the merchant he saw the night before?

4. In addition to calling Aksionov “The Saint” (111), what other nickname is he given in prison?

5. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?

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