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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. Whom does Aksionov spend time with when he stops for the night on his way to the fair?
(a) His brother.
(b) A fellow merchant.
(c) A stranger.
(d) His old friend.

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

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

4. When Aksionov heads out for the fair in the morning, how long before he stops to rest and feed his horse?
(a) 35 miles.
(b) 8 miles.
(c) 25 miles.
(d) 10 miles.

5. What book does Aksionov purchase with the money he makes in prison?
(a) The Lives of Saints.
(b) The Holy Bible.
(c) Crime and Punishment.
(d) War and Peace.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Aksionov do after he is taken away by the soldiers and the officer?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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