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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What trait of Aksionov does Tolstoy give as the reason he is liked by the prison authorities?
2. How many homes does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?
3. What is found in Aksionov’s luggage?
4. Who is the first person to visit Aksionov in jail?
5. How much money does Aksionov tell the officer he has on him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Aksionov live at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
2. Why does Aksionov’s wife say she does not want him to go to the fair?
3. What do the other prisoners come to call Aksionov once he has grown old in prison?
4. What happens to Aksionov after they officer decides he killed the merchant?
5. What does Aksionov decide after his wife leaves the prison after her first visit?
6. Why do the soldiers and officer believe Aksionov killed the merchant?
7. How do the people of Vladimir describe Aksionov when they are asked about his character after he is in prison?
8. How does Aksionov react when he is accused of killing the merchant?
9. Where is Aksionov going at the start of the story to sell his goods?
10. What is Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov’s occupation at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an analysis of the role of material possessions in the story. Consider Aksionov’s relationship to buying things at the beginning to what Aksionov owns while in prison.
Essay Topic 2
Write a brief essay analyzing the title “God Sees the Truth, But Waits.” Explore the ways in which this title connects to the themes of the story.
Essay Topic 3
Write a detailed analysis of tone in Tolstoy’s “God Sees the Truth, But Waits.” Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.
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