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

2. What did Aksionov do excessively at one time, but give up after marriage?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Eat.
(c) Gamble.
(d) Drink.

3. Why does Aksionov’s wife plead with him to stay home at the beginning of the story?
(a) She does not think he will make any money.
(b) Their baby is sick.
(c) She is sick.
(d) She had a dream that something bad was going to happen.

4. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?
(a) Moscow.
(b) St. Petersburg.
(c) Samara.
(d) Nizhny.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what town does Aksionov live at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

2. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?

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

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

5. In addition to calling Aksionov “The Saint” (111), what other nickname is he given in prison?

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