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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 Semyonich tell Aksionov one night in his cell regarding Aksionov’s alleged crime?
(a) He says he knows Aksionov killed the merchant.
(b) He says he knows the police set him up.
(c) He tells him he killed the merchant and hid the knife in Aksionov’s things.
(d) He says he heard the merchant survived.

2. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Nizhny.
(c) Vladimir.
(d) Siberia.

3. What do the old prisoners ask the new prisoners upon their arrival?
(a) If they have petitioned the Czar.
(b) Where they came from and what crimes they are sentenced for.
(c) If they have any money.
(d) If they have any cigarettes.

4. What does Semyonich decide to do at the end of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Confess his guilt.
(b) Escape.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Kill Aksionov.

5. What color is Aksionov’s hair after 26 years in prison?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blonde.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Makar Semyonich beg Aksionov for after he confesses to him what he did?

2. What is the name of the prisoner who comes from Vladimir, Aksionov’s hometown?

3. What reason does Aksionov tell Semyonich for not needing to kill him?

4. How is Aksionov’s beard described after 26 years in prison?

5. What does the officer order the soldiers to do to Aksionov after they have searched his luggage?

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