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

2. What does Makar Semyonich beg Aksionov for after he confesses to him what he did?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Help escaping.
(d) Money to start a new life.

3. How often does Aksionov hear from his family while in prison?
(a) Weekly.
(b) Monthly.
(c) Daily.
(d) Never.

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

5. What did the convoy soldiers notice after taking the convicts out to work one day?
(a) That someone had escaped.
(b) A tool used for digging.
(c) That Semyonich has cuts on his hand and head.
(d) That someone had emptied some earth from his boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Aksionov purchase with the money he makes in prison?

2. What does Aksionov say to Semyonich when he asks his forgiveness and calls himself a wretch?

3. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?

4. What is Aksionov asked about his previous night’s stay?

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

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