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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. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?
2. How do the people of Vladimir respond when inquired about Aksionov’s character?
3. What does Aksionov do while drinking tea at the inn where he stopped to rest?
4. When Aksionov heads out for the fair in the morning, how long before he stops to rest and feed his horse?
5. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Aksionov after they officer decides he killed the merchant?
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 is Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov’s occupation at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
4. Where does Aksionov live at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
5. How does Aksionov earn money in prison and what does he buy with his money?
6. What does Aksionov decide after his wife leaves the prison after her first visit?
7. Why do the soldiers and officer believe Aksionov killed the merchant?
8. Why does Aksionov’s wife say she does not want him to go to the fair?
9. Where is Aksionov going at the start of the story to sell his goods?
10. What happens when Aksionov’s wife tries to visit him in prison?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing Tolstoy’s decision to tell the story from Aksionov’s point of view. Is this effective? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Write an analysis of Aksionov’s wife. Describe the brief moments she is in the story and identify the words and behaviors that offer the reader insight into who she is and what she is like.
Essay Topic 3
Write an analysis of the theme of escape in “God Sees the Truth, But Waits.” Include who wants to escape and how and why Aksionov does not.
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