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

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

3. How is Aksionov’s beard described after 26 years in prison?
(a) He shaves his beard daily.
(b) Short and black.
(c) Long, thin, and grey.
(d) Blonde and curly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aksionov say is the only person they must appeal to after his wife leaves?

2. What do the officers and soldier do with Aksionov’s luggage after telling him about the merchant?

3. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?

4. Why does Aksionov’s wife plead with him to stay home at the beginning of the story?

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

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