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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aksionov say to Semyonich when he asks his forgiveness and calls himself a wretch?
(a) He says he could never forgive him.
(b) He says God will forgive hm.
(c) He says he forgives him.
(d) He says he does not need his forgiveness.

2. Who does Aksionov tell Semyonich is the only one who can decide if Aksionov tells on him?
(a) His wife.
(b) Aksionov.
(c) Semyonich.
(d) God.

3. What was Semyonich’s demeanor while the Governor questioned Aksionov?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Unconcerned.
(d) Agitated.

4. How does Aksionov feel after thinking of the 26 years he spent in prison for another man’s crime?
(a) He feels he must forgive.
(b) He feels ready to kill himself.
(c) He feels thankful he might finally get out.
(d) He feels happy for his health.

5. What happens to Aksionov before he can be released from prison?
(a) He escapes.
(b) He dies.
(c) He kills the guard.
(d) He kills Semyonich.

6. What does Aksionov do when he sees Semyonich sobbing after begging his forgiveness?
(a) He kicks Semyonich.
(b) He sobs too.
(c) He calls the guards to take him away.
(d) He spits on Semyonich.

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

8. What does Aksionov ask of the prisoner who says he is from Vladimir?
(a) If he goes to the church in Vladimir.
(b) If he is his son.
(c) If he has been to one of his shops.
(d) If he knows of the merchants Aksionov and if they are alive.

9. What reason does Aksionov tell Semyonich for not needing to kill him?
(a) He says he plans to kill himself.
(b) He says they will kill Semyonich before he can.
(c) He says his execution is already set.
(d) He says Semyonich killed him long ago.

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

11. What do the prisoners all say when questioned by the Governor?
(a) They all helped dig the tunnel.
(b) They do not know who did it.
(c) Aksionov did it.
(d) Semyonich did it.

12. What does Aksionov say to Makar when he tells him he will be released if he confesses?
(a) He tells him that he has no where to go if he were released.
(b) He tells him God would forgive him if he told the truth.
(c) He tells him he would be forever grateful.
(d) He tells him he cannot wait to get out.

13. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do to him if Aksionov tells anyone of his secret?
(a) He will tell them he saw him kill the merchant.
(b) He will beat him.
(c) He will kill him.
(d) He will kill his family.

14. How does Aksionov reply when asked by the new prisoners why he is in jail?
(a) He says he robbed a bank.
(b) He says he was wrongfully convicted of murder.
(c) He says he killed a man.
(d) He says he must have deserved it.

15. Who questions the prisoners about the tunnel that was found in the prison?
(a) The Czar.
(b) The Governor.
(c) Aksionov.
(d) The officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Semyonich call Aksionov when they speak of their crimes?

2. What do the other prisoners tell the newcomers about how Aksionov ended up in Siberia?

3. What does Aksionov notice from under one of the shelves one night while walking around the prison?

4. What is the name of the prisoner who comes from Vladimir, Aksionov’s hometown?

5. What does Semyonich begin to do when Aksionov does not forgive him?

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