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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. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?
(a) To a prison in a nearby town.
(b) To the office of the Governor.
(c) To a prison in his hometown.
(d) To his house.

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

3. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?
(a) Siberia.
(b) Nizhny.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Vladimir.

4. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?
(a) Nizhny.
(b) Moscow.
(c) St. Petersburg.
(d) Samara.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aksionov do while drinking tea at the inn where he stopped to rest?

2. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?

3. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?

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

5. How do the people of Vladimir respond when inquired about Aksionov’s character?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Aksionov’s wife tries to visit him in prison?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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