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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 the tall man around 60 years old tell the prisoners he was convicted of doing?
(a) Stealing a horse.
(b) Killing his wife.
(c) Hitting an officer.
(d) Robbing an Innkeeper.

2. What did Aksionov do excessively at one time, but give up after marriage?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Drink.
(c) Gamble.
(d) Eat.

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

4. What is the name of the vehicle that approaches while Aksionov is resting at the inn?
(a) A sled.
(b) A buggy.
(c) A samovar.
(d) A troika.

5. How is Aksionov’s beard described after 26 years in prison?
(a) Blonde and curly.
(b) Long, thin, and grey.
(c) He shaves his beard daily.
(d) Short and black.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Aksionov reply to the Governor when asked who dug the tunnel?

5. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?

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