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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 is the main character introduced at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov.
(b) Ivan Vladimir Ivanov.
(c) Dmitrich Vladimir Nishny.
(d) Vladimir Dmitrich Aksionov.

2. What do the officers and soldier do with Aksionov’s luggage after telling him about the merchant?
(a) They search it.
(b) They throw it in the trash.
(c) They give it back to him.
(d) They take it away.

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) She had a dream that something bad was going to happen.
(c) She is sick.
(d) Their baby is sick.

4. In addition to calling Aksionov “The Saint” (111), what other nickname is he given in prison?
(a) Holy one.
(b) Father.
(c) The Sage.
(d) Grandfather.

5. When Aksionov heads out for the fair in the morning, how long before he stops to rest and feed his horse?
(a) 8 miles.
(b) 25 miles.
(c) 35 miles.
(d) 10 miles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Aksionov say is the only person they must appeal to after his wife leaves?

3. Who emerges from their vehicle to approach Aksionov and question him at the inn?

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

5. What book does Aksionov purchase with the money he makes in prison?

(see the answer key)

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