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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 mentioned that Aksionov was sleeping with his bag under his head when the knife was planted.
(b) He knew how the merchant looked.
(c) He mentioned the brand of knife used to kill the merchant.
(d) He mentioned the name of the innkeeper.

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the name of the prisoner who comes from Vladimir, Aksionov’s hometown?
(a) Makar Ivanov.
(b) Seymour Malkovich.
(c) Ivan Semyonich.
(d) Makar Semyonich.

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

12. What do the old prisoners ask the new prisoners upon their arrival?
(a) If they have any money.
(b) Where they came from and what crimes they are sentenced for.
(c) If they have petitioned the Czar.
(d) If they have any cigarettes.

13. 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 he cannot wait to get out.
(c) He tells him he would be forever grateful.
(d) He tells him God would forgive him if he told the truth.

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

15. What does Semyonich decide to do at the end of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Confess his guilt.
(b) Kill Aksionov.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Escape.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do because Aksionov did not tell the Governor what he did?

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

4. How does Aksionov feel after saying that he may be “a hundred times worse” (117) than Semyonich?

5. After they way Semyonich reacted to Aksionov’s story, what does Aksionov begin to believe about Semyonich?

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