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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 does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?
(a) He will sell all of his goods and buy her a present.
(b) He will sell all of his goods and buy them a vacation home.
(c) He will make so much money he can retire.
(d) He will bring home lots of candy for the kids.

2. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?
(a) His brother’s house.
(b) He sleeps outside.
(c) His friend’s house.
(d) An inn.

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

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

5. What do the other prisoners tell the newcomers about how Aksionov ended up in Siberia?
(a) They tell them he robbed the innkeeper.
(b) They tell them he committed murder.
(c) They tell them he will not say why he is there.
(d) They tell them someone killed a merchant and hid his knife among Aksionov’s things.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aksionov say to Semyonich when he asks his forgiveness and calls himself a wretch?

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

4. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do to him if Aksionov tells anyone of his secret?

5. What does Aksionov ask of the prisoner who says he is from Vladimir?

(see the answer key)

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