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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 many years does Aksionov spend in prison?
(a) 6.
(b) 16.
(c) 26.
(d) 36.

2. What is the name of the prisoner who comes from Vladimir, Aksionov’s hometown?
(a) Makar Ivanov.
(b) Seymour Malkovich.
(c) Ivan Semyonich.
(d) Makar Semyonich.

3. Who does Aksionov say is the only person they must appeal to after his wife leaves?
(a) The Czar.
(b) The dead merchant.
(c) The Prime MInister.
(d) God.

4. What does Aksionov’s wife ask him in jail, which upsets him?
(a) If he has any money to give to her.
(b) If she can tell their children he died.
(c) If he committed the crime.
(d) If they can divorce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?

2. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?

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

4. How does Semyonich respond when Aksionov asks if he has heard of his crime?

5. How does Aksionov feel after saying that he may be “a hundred times worse” (117) than Semyonich?

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