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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. How many shops does Aksionov own at the beginning of the story?
(a) 3.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

2. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?
(a) The church.
(b) The police officer who arrested him.
(c) The Czar.
(d) The soldiers.

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

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

5. What is found in Aksionov’s luggage?
(a) A blood-stained knife.
(b) A rope.
(c) A gun.
(d) Gloves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character introduced at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?

2. What does Aksionov do in prison on Sundays?

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

4. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?

5. What is the name of the vehicle that approaches while Aksionov is resting at the inn?

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