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

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

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

4. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?
(a) Nizhny.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Vladimir.
(d) Siberia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?

2. What is Aksionov charged with doing to the merchant from Ryazan?

3. Whom does Aksionov spend time with when he stops for the night on his way to the fair?

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

5. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?

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