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

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

3. What do the prisoners ask of Aksionov whenever they want to “petition the prison authorities about anything” (111)?
(a) To write a letter for them.
(b) To be their spokesman.
(c) To trick the authorities into doing what they want.
(d) To pray for them.

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

5. What color is Aksionov’s hair after 26 years in prison?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Aksionov tell the officer he has on him?

2. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?

3. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?

4. What does the officer order the soldiers to do to Aksionov after they have searched his luggage?

5. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?

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