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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the vehicle that approaches while Aksionov is resting at the inn?

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

3. What does Aksionov tell the officer regarding what they found in his luggage?

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

5. Who is the author of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Aksionov described at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

2. What does Aksionov own at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

3. Where is Aksionov going at the start of the story to sell his goods?

4. Why do soldiers approach Aksionov at the inn where he stops to rest the morning after he spends time with his merchant friend?

5. Where does Aksionov live at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

6. How do the people of Vladimir describe Aksionov when they are asked about his character after he is in prison?

7. How does Aksionov react when he is accused of killing the merchant?

8. Why does Aksionov’s wife say she does not want him to go to the fair?

9. How does Aksionov earn money in prison and what does he buy with his money?

10. What does Aksionov do when he stops at the Inn for the night on his way to the fair?

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