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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. How does Aksionov feel after saying that he may be “a hundred times worse” (117) than Semyonich?
(a) Sick.
(b) His heart feels light and he no longer yearns for home.
(c) Enraged.
(d) Like a liar.

2. What is Aksionov charged with doing to the merchant from Ryazan?
(a) Robbing him of 20,000 rubles.
(b) Stealing his goods.
(c) Killing him.
(d) Killing him and robbing him of 20,000 rubles.

3. After they way Semyonich reacted to Aksionov’s story, what does Aksionov begin to believe about Semyonich?
(a) He is his son.
(b) That he killed the merchant.
(c) He too has been wrongfully accused.
(d) He is his wife’s new husband.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Aksionov’s wife react when she sees him in jail for the first time?

4. In what town does Aksionov live at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

5. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?

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