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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 do the prisoners ask of Aksionov whenever they want to “petition the prison authorities about anything” (111)?
(a) To be their spokesman.
(b) To pray for them.
(c) To write a letter for them.
(d) To trick the authorities into doing what they want.

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

3. In what town does Aksionov live at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Nizhny.
(b) Vladivostok.
(c) Vladimir.
(d) Volkhov.

4. How does Aksionov remember his younger self after discovering who really killed the merchant?
(a) Drunk and foolish.
(b) Carefree and merry.
(c) Ignorant and weak.
(d) Rich and handsome.

5. What does Aksionov do when he sees Semyonich sobbing after begging his forgiveness?
(a) He spits on Semyonich.
(b) He calls the guards to take him away.
(c) He kicks Semyonich.
(d) He sobs too.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Aksionov charged with doing to the merchant from Ryazan?

3. How does Tolstoy describe Aksionov’s behavior in prison?

4. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?

5. Why does Aksionov’s wife plead with him to stay home at the beginning of the story?

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