View a FREE sample

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 much money does Aksionov tell the officer he has on him?
(a) 8,000,000 rubles.
(b) 8,000 rubles.
(c) 800 rubles.
(d) 10,000 rubles.

2. In addition to calling Aksionov “The Saint” (111), what other nickname is he given in prison?
(a) Father.
(b) The Sage.
(c) Holy one.
(d) Grandfather.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?

3. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?

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

5. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 265 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample