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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “God Sees the Truth, But Waits” pp. 112-117 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One night when Aksionov cannot sleep he sees Semyonich who tells him he has done what?
(a) Stolen money from other prisoners
(b) Killed the guard so they can escape.
(c) Heard he was going to be released.
(d) Dug a hole through which he can escape.

2. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do because Aksionov did not tell the Governor what he did?
(a) Help Aksionov escape.
(b) Pray with Aksionov daily.
(c) Give his life over to God.
(d) Confess to killing the merchant.

3. What does Semyonich begin to do when Aksionov does not forgive him?
(a) Scream in agony.
(b) Wring his hands.
(c) Tear his hear out.
(d) Beat his head on the floor.

4. How does Tolstoy describe Aksionov’s behavior in prison?
(a) He studied law vigilantly to try to get out.
(b) He got into fights with guards and prisoners alike.
(c) He was boisterous and popular.
(d) He spoke very little, never laughed, often prayed.

5. What does Semyonich say that makes Aksionov certain it was he who committed the crime?
(a) He knew how the merchant looked.
(b) He mentioned the brand of knife used to kill the merchant.
(c) He mentioned that Aksionov was sleeping with his bag under his head when the knife was planted.
(d) He mentioned the name of the innkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

2. Who does Aksionov tell Semyonich is the only one who can decide if Aksionov tells on him?

3. How does Semyonich respond when Aksionov asks if he has heard of his crime?

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

5. After they way Semyonich reacted to Aksionov’s story, what does Aksionov begin to believe about Semyonich?

(see the answer key)

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