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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Semyonich say that makes Aksionov certain it was he who committed the crime?
(a) He knew how the merchant looked.
(b) He mentioned the name of the innkeeper.
(c) He mentioned that Aksionov was sleeping with his bag under his head when the knife was planted.
(d) He mentioned the brand of knife used to kill the merchant.

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

3. What does Semyonich call Aksionov when they speak of their crimes?
(a) Papa.
(b) Father.
(c) Grandad.
(d) The Saint.

4. Who does Aksionov see emerge from under a shelf while he was walking the prison at night?
(a) A rat.
(b) The Governor.
(c) Semyonich.
(d) A guard.

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

6. What do the other prisoners tell the newcomers about how Aksionov ended up in Siberia?
(a) They tell them someone killed a merchant and hid his knife among Aksionov’s things.
(b) They tell them he robbed the innkeeper.
(c) They tell them he will not say why he is there.
(d) They tell them he committed murder.

7. What did the convoy soldiers notice after taking the convicts out to work one day?
(a) That someone had escaped.
(b) That someone had emptied some earth from his boots.
(c) A tool used for digging.
(d) That Semyonich has cuts on his hand and head.

8. What does the new prisoner tell Aksionov of his family?
(a) He has never heard of them.
(b) They are rich.
(c) They moved to America.
(d) They are poor.

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

10. What does Semyonich begin to do when Aksionov does not forgive him?
(a) Wring his hands.
(b) Tear his hear out.
(c) Beat his head on the floor.
(d) Scream in agony.

11. How does Aksionov remember his younger self after discovering who really killed the merchant?
(a) Ignorant and weak.
(b) Drunk and foolish.
(c) Rich and handsome.
(d) Carefree and merry.

12. What does the tall man around 60 years old tell the prisoners he was convicted of doing?
(a) Hitting an officer.
(b) Robbing an Innkeeper.
(c) Stealing a horse.
(d) Killing his wife.

13. What does Aksionov try to do day and night after meeting Semyonich, but it brings him no peace?
(a) Write.
(b) Read.
(c) Pray.
(d) Play guitar.

14. How does Aksionov reply to the Governor when asked who dug the tunnel?
(a) He says that he dug the tunnel.
(b) He says it is not God’s will that he should tell.
(c) He says it was Semyonich without a doubt.
(d) He asks to see the tunnel.

15. How does Semyonich respond when Aksionov asks if he has heard of his crime?
(a) He says he followed the trial in the news.
(b) He says he has but it was long ago and he has forgotten what he heard.
(c) He says he never heard of it.
(d) He says it sounded familiar but he was not sure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aksionov ask of the prisoner who says he is from Vladimir?

2. What do the old prisoners ask the new prisoners upon their arrival?

3. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov one night in his cell regarding Aksionov’s alleged crime?

4. What does the Governor say to Aksionov when asking him who dug the tunnel?

5. What does Aksionov say to Makar when he tells him he will be released if he confesses?

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