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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. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?
(a) To the office of the Governor.
(b) To a prison in a nearby town.
(c) To a prison in his hometown.
(d) To his house.

2. What color is Aksionov’s hair after 26 years in prison?
(a) White.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Red.

3. What does Aksionov say to Makar when he tells him he will be released if he confesses?
(a) He tells him he cannot wait to get out.
(b) He tells him that he has no where to go if he were released.
(c) He tells him he would be forever grateful.
(d) He tells him God would forgive him if he told the truth.

4. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Vladimir.
(c) Siberia.
(d) Nizhny.

5. What does Aksionov ask of the prisoner who says he is from Vladimir?
(a) If he knows of the merchants Aksionov and if they are alive.
(b) If he has been to one of his shops.
(c) If he is his son.
(d) If he goes to the church in Vladimir.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?

5. What does Semyonich call Aksionov when they speak of their crimes?

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