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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “God Sees the Truth, But Waits” pp. 107-111.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the prisoners ask of Aksionov whenever they want to “petition the prison authorities about anything” (111)?
(a) To be their spokesman.
(b) To trick the authorities into doing what they want.
(c) To write a letter for them.
(d) To pray for them.

2. What do the officers and soldier do with Aksionov’s luggage after telling him about the merchant?
(a) They give it back to him.
(b) They search it.
(c) They take it away.
(d) They throw it in the trash.

3. What does Aksionov do after he is taken away by the soldiers and the officer?
(a) He asks to see his wife.
(b) He tries to run away.
(c) He crosses himself and weeps.
(d) He screams he did not do it.

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

5. Who does Aksionov say is the only person they must appeal to after his wife leaves?
(a) The dead merchant.
(b) The Czar.
(c) God.
(d) The Prime MInister.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?

3. What does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?

4. What book does Aksionov purchase with the money he makes in prison?

5. How is Aksionov punished before he is sent to the mines?

(see the answer key)

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