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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Aksionov’s wife react when she sees him in jail for the first time?
(a) She says he looks awful.
(b) She passes out.
(c) She calls him a murderer.
(d) She tells him he is getting out.

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

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

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

6. What does the police officer tell Aksionov about the merchant he saw the night before?
(a) He was found with his throat cut.
(b) He was found strangled.
(c) He was found shot.
(d) He is missing.

7. 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 got into fights with guards and prisoners alike.
(d) He spoke very little, never laughed, often prayed.

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

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

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

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

12. Who is the main character introduced at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Dmitrich Vladimir Nishny.
(b) Ivan Vladimir Ivanov.
(c) Vladimir Dmitrich Aksionov.
(d) Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov.

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

14. What is found in Aksionov’s luggage?
(a) A gun.
(b) A rope.
(c) A blood-stained knife.
(d) Gloves.

15. Whom does Aksionov spend time with when he stops for the night on his way to the fair?
(a) A fellow merchant.
(b) A stranger.
(c) His brother.
(d) His old friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?

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

4. How much money does Aksionov tell the officer he has on him?

5. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

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