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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?
(a) An inn.
(b) He sleeps outside.
(c) His friend’s house.
(d) His brother’s house.

4. Who emerges from their vehicle to approach Aksionov and question him at the inn?
(a) Two children.
(b) Two women.
(c) Two soldiers.
(d) Two merchants.

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

6. How does Tolstoy describe Aksionov’s behavior in prison?
(a) He spoke very little, never laughed, often prayed.
(b) He was boisterous and popular.
(c) He studied law vigilantly to try to get out.
(d) He got into fights with guards and prisoners alike.

7. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

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

9. What does Aksionov tell the officer regarding what they found in his luggage?
(a) It is not his.
(b) He killed the merchant.
(c) It is his wife’s.
(d) It is his.

10. What is the name of the vehicle that approaches while Aksionov is resting at the inn?
(a) A troika.
(b) A buggy.
(c) A samovar.
(d) A sled.

11. In addition to calling Aksionov “The Saint” (111), what other nickname is he given in prison?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) The Sage.
(c) Father.
(d) Holy one.

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

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

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

15. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?
(a) Nizhny.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Samara.
(d) St. Petersburg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?

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

4. How many homes does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

5. Who is the author of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

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