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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Aksionov’s wife plead with him to stay home at the beginning of the story?
(a) She had a dream that something bad was going to happen.
(b) Their baby is sick.
(c) She does not think he will make any money.
(d) She is sick.

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

4. What does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?
(a) He will sell all of his goods and buy her a present.
(b) He will bring home lots of candy for the kids.
(c) He will make so much money he can retire.
(d) He will sell all of his goods and buy them a vacation home.

5. What book does Aksionov purchase with the money he makes in prison?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) The Holy Bible.
(c) The Lives of Saints.
(d) Crime and Punishment.

6. 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 murderer.
(d) He is a scoundrel.

7. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?
(a) Selling cigarettes.
(b) Making boots.
(c) Writing appeals for other prisoners.
(d) Making gloves.

8. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?
(a) He did not speak or work.
(b) He had become a priest and gave sermons.
(c) He when to church and sang in the choir.
(d) He met with fellow prisoners for Bible study.

9. Who is the first person to visit Aksionov in jail?
(a) His wife.
(b) His son.
(c) The Governor.
(d) His mother.

10. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?
(a) 36.
(b) 6.
(c) 26.
(d) 16.

11. Who does Aksionov say is the only person they must appeal to after his wife leaves?
(a) The dead merchant.
(b) God.
(c) The Czar.
(d) The Prime MInister.

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

13. How much money does Aksionov tell the officer he has on him?
(a) 800 rubles.
(b) 10,000 rubles.
(c) 8,000,000 rubles.
(d) 8,000 rubles.

14. What does Aksionov do while drinking tea at the inn where he stopped to rest?
(a) Tries to sell his goods.
(b) Plays cards.
(c) Writes to his wife.
(d) Plays his guitar.

15. What is Aksionov charged with doing to the merchant from Ryazan?
(a) Killing him and robbing him of 20,000 rubles.
(b) Killing him.
(c) Stealing his goods.
(d) Robbing him of 20,000 rubles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?

3. What do the officers and soldier do with Aksionov’s luggage after telling him about the merchant?

4. What did Aksionov do excessively at one time, but give up after marriage?

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

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