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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. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?
(a) The police officer who arrested him.
(b) The church.
(c) The soldiers.
(d) The Czar.

2. Who enters Aksionov’s room the night he was questioned by the guard about the tunnel?
(a) The Governor.
(b) The Czar.
(c) Aksionov’s wife.
(d) Semyonich.

3. What does the Governor say to Aksionov when asking him who dug the tunnel?
(a) He says he thinks it was Aksionov.
(b) He says he knows Aksionov knows who did it.
(c) He says to tell him before God who did it.
(d) He says Aksionov will be flogged if he cannot tell him who did it.

4. How does Makar Semyonich react when he hears of why Aksionov is in prison?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Excited.
(d) Angry.

5. How do the people of Vladimir respond when inquired about Aksionov’s character?
(a) He is a saint.
(b) He used to drink a lot, but was a good man.
(c) He is a scoundrel.
(d) He is a murderer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?

2. How is Aksionov punished before he is sent to the mines?

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

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

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

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