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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “God Sees the Truth, But Waits” pp. 112-117 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After they way Semyonich reacted to Aksionov’s story, what does Aksionov begin to believe about Semyonich?
(a) He is his son.
(b) That he killed the merchant.
(c) He is his wife’s new husband.
(d) He too has been wrongfully accused.

2. How does Makar Semyonich react when he hears of why Aksionov is in prison?
(a) Excited.
(b) Despondent.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Angry.

3. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?
(a) He when to church and sang in the choir.
(b) He met with fellow prisoners for Bible study.
(c) He had become a priest and gave sermons.
(d) He did not speak or work.

4. How often does Aksionov hear from his family while in prison?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Never.
(c) Daily.
(d) Weekly.

5. What does Aksionov do when he sees Semyonich sobbing after begging his forgiveness?
(a) He calls the guards to take him away.
(b) He sobs too.
(c) He kicks Semyonich.
(d) He spits on Semyonich.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?

2. What do the other prisoners tell the newcomers about how Aksionov ended up in Siberia?

3. What does Aksionov say to Makar when he tells him he will be released if he confesses?

4. How does Aksionov’s wife react when she sees him in jail for the first time?

5. How does Aksionov feel after saying that he may be “a hundred times worse” (117) than Semyonich?

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