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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 he will do because Aksionov did not tell the Governor what he did?
(a) Pray with Aksionov daily.
(b) Give his life over to God.
(c) Confess to killing the merchant.
(d) Help Aksionov escape.

2. How does Aksionov reply when asked by the new prisoners why he is in jail?
(a) He says he robbed a bank.
(b) He says he killed a man.
(c) He says he was wrongfully convicted of murder.
(d) He says he must have deserved it.

3. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do to him if Aksionov tells anyone of his secret?
(a) He will kill him.
(b) He will kill his family.
(c) He will tell them he saw him kill the merchant.
(d) He will beat him.

4. What does Aksionov notice from under one of the shelves one night while walking around the prison?
(a) A lighter.
(b) Some earth.
(c) A bible.
(d) A letter from Semyonich.

5. What does the officer order the soldiers to do to Aksionov after they have searched his luggage?
(a) Beat him.
(b) Hang him.
(c) Bind him and throw him in the cart.
(d) Let him go.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Makar Semyonich react when he hears of why Aksionov is in prison?

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

3. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?

4. Who does Aksionov see emerge from under a shelf while he was walking the prison at night?

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

(see the answer key)

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