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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. Who emerges from their vehicle to approach Aksionov and question him at the inn?
(a) Two children.
(b) Two women.
(c) Two soldiers.
(d) Two merchants.

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

3. How is Aksionov punished before he is sent to the mines?
(a) He is flogged.
(b) He is electrocuted.
(c) He is waterboarded.
(d) He is sent to solitary confinement for a week.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do the officers and soldier do with Aksionov’s luggage after telling him about the merchant?

4. How many homes does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

5. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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