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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. Who emerges from their vehicle to approach Aksionov and question him at the inn?
(a) Two women.
(b) Two merchants.
(c) Two soldiers.
(d) Two children.

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

3. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?
(a) An inn.
(b) His brother’s house.
(c) His friend’s house.
(d) He sleeps outside.

4. In what town does Aksionov live at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Vladimir.
(b) Nizhny.
(c) Volkhov.
(d) Vladivostok.

5. What does Aksionov do after he is taken away by the soldiers and the officer?
(a) He crosses himself and weeps.
(b) He asks to see his wife.
(c) He tries to run away.
(d) He screams he did not do it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?

2. What trait of Aksionov does Tolstoy give as the reason he is liked by the prison authorities?

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

4. How is Aksionov punished before he is sent to the mines?

5. How do the people of Vladimir respond when inquired about Aksionov’s character?

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