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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. In what town does Aksionov live at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
2. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?
3. What does Aksionov tell the officer regarding what they found in his luggage?
4. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?
5. What does Aksionov’s wife ask him in jail, which upsets him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Aksionov’s wife tries to visit him in prison?
2. Where does Aksionov live at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
3. What does Aksionov own at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
4. How is Aksionov described at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
5. Why do soldiers approach Aksionov at the inn where he stops to rest the morning after he spends time with his merchant friend?
6. How does Aksionov earn money in prison and what does he buy with his money?
7. How does Aksionov react when he is accused of killing the merchant?
8. How do the people of Vladimir describe Aksionov when they are asked about his character after he is in prison?
9. Where is Aksionov going at the start of the story to sell his goods?
10. What do the other prisoners come to call Aksionov once he has grown old in prison?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about the theme of family in “God Sees the Truth, But Waits.” What moments is Aksionov’s family discussed and what is the tone? How does his feeling toward family impact his feeling about being released?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing Makar Semyonich’s character and the changes he goes through during the course of the story.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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