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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 had a dream that something bad was going to happen.
(b) She is sick.
(c) Their baby is sick.
(d) She does not think he will make any money.

2. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?
(a) To a prison in a nearby town.
(b) To a prison in his hometown.
(c) To the office of the Governor.
(d) To his house.

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

4. What is found in Aksionov’s luggage?
(a) A gun.
(b) A blood-stained knife.
(c) Gloves.
(d) A rope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

2. How many homes does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

3. When Aksionov heads out for the fair in the morning, how long before he stops to rest and feed his horse?

4. How does Tolstoy describe Aksionov’s behavior in prison?

5. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?

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