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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. What reason does Aksionov tell Semyonich for not needing to kill him?
(a) He says Semyonich killed him long ago.
(b) He says he plans to kill himself.
(c) He says they will kill Semyonich before he can.
(d) He says his execution is already set.

2. What does Aksionov notice from under one of the shelves one night while walking around the prison?
(a) A lighter.
(b) A letter from Semyonich.
(c) A bible.
(d) Some earth.

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

4. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?
(a) His friend’s house.
(b) He sleeps outside.
(c) His brother’s house.
(d) An inn.

5. What does Aksionov say to Makar when he tells him he will be released if he confesses?
(a) He tells him God would forgive him if he told the truth.
(b) He tells him he cannot wait to get out.
(c) He tells him he would be forever grateful.
(d) He tells him that he has no where to go if he were released.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What trait of Aksionov does Tolstoy give as the reason he is liked by the prison authorities?

3. How much money does Aksionov tell the officer he has on him?

4. What does Aksionov’s wife ask him in jail, which upsets him?

5. What does Aksionov do after he is taken away by the soldiers and the officer?

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