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

2. What does the new prisoner tell Aksionov of his family?
(a) They moved to America.
(b) They are poor.
(c) He has never heard of them.
(d) They are rich.

3. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?
(a) He met with fellow prisoners for Bible study.
(b) He when to church and sang in the choir.
(c) He had become a priest and gave sermons.
(d) He did not speak or work.

4. 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.

5. What was Semyonich’s demeanor while the Governor questioned Aksionov?
(a) Agitated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Unconcerned.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do because Aksionov did not tell the Governor what he did?

3. What does Aksionov do when he sees Semyonich sobbing after begging his forgiveness?

4. What do the officers and soldier do with Aksionov’s luggage after telling him about the merchant?

5. What does Aksionov try to do day and night after meeting Semyonich, but it brings him no peace?

(see the answer key)

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