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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. How is Aksionov punished before he is sent to the mines?
(a) He is waterboarded.
(b) He is electrocuted.
(c) He is flogged.
(d) He is sent to solitary confinement for a week.

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

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

4. What does the officer order the soldiers to do to Aksionov after they have searched his luggage?
(a) Hang him.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Let him go.
(d) Bind him and throw him in the cart.

5. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?
(a) Making boots.
(b) Writing appeals for other prisoners.
(c) Making gloves.
(d) Selling cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?

4. What did Aksionov do excessively at one time, but give up after marriage?

5. Who is the first person to visit Aksionov in jail?

(see the answer key)

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