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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 Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do to him if Aksionov tells anyone of his secret?
(a) He will kill his family.
(b) He will beat him.
(c) He will kill him.
(d) He will tell them he saw him kill the merchant.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What does Aksionov tell the person who visits his cell the night he was questioned by the guard about the tunnel?
(a) He asks the person to kill him.
(b) He says to leave or he will call the guard.
(c) He says he is getting released.
(d) He says they should escape through the tunnel right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the prisoner who comes from Vladimir, Aksionov’s hometown?

2. What does the new prisoner tell Aksionov of his family?

3. What does Aksionov do when he sees Semyonich sobbing after begging his forgiveness?

4. One night when Aksionov cannot sleep he sees Semyonich who tells him he has done what?

5. What happens to Aksionov before he can be released from prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Semyonich come to beg Aksionov’s forgiveness after the tunnel was found?

2. Why does Aksionov begin to suspect Makar Semyonich is the one who killed the merchant?

3. What does Makar tell Aksionov he will do if he tells anyone what he has found out, and how does Aksionov respond?

4. How does Makar Semyonich come to learn who Aksionov is and how does he react?

5. What does Aksionov tell Semyonich when he enters his room at night after the tunnel was found.

6. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do so that Aksionov can be set free?

7. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov about the merchant’s murder?

8. What does Aksionov tell Semyonich about being released from prison?

9. Why does the Governor come to question the prisoners near the end of the story?

10. What does Aksionov discover Makar Semyonich has done one night when he is walking the prison after not sleeping for two weeks?

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