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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. How much money does Aksionov tell the officer he has on him?
(a) 8,000 rubles.
(b) 10,000 rubles.
(c) 8,000,000 rubles.
(d) 800 rubles.

2. What does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?
(a) He will make so much money he can retire.
(b) He will sell all of his goods and buy her a present.
(c) He will bring home lots of candy for the kids.
(d) He will sell all of his goods and buy them a vacation home.

3. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

4. What did Aksionov do excessively at one time, but give up after marriage?
(a) Gamble.
(b) Eat.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Drink.

5. What color is Aksionov’s hair after 26 years in prison?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blonde.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?

2. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?

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

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

5. What does the officer order the soldiers to do to Aksionov after they have searched his luggage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Aksionov decide after his wife leaves the prison after her first visit?

4. What is Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov’s occupation at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

5. What do the other prisoners come to call Aksionov once he has grown old in prison?

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

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

8. What happens to Aksionov after they officer decides he killed the merchant?

9. Why do the soldiers and officer believe Aksionov killed the merchant?

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

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