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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. How does Aksionov’s wife react when she sees him in jail for the first time?
(a) She calls him a murderer.
(b) She passes out.
(c) She tells him he is getting out.
(d) She says he looks awful.

2. What does Aksionov tell his wife will happen at the fair to reassure her?
(a) He will sell all of his goods and buy them a vacation home.
(b) He will make so much money he can retire.
(c) He will bring home lots of candy for the kids.
(d) He will sell all of his goods and buy her a present.

3. What trait of Aksionov does Tolstoy give as the reason he is liked by the prison authorities?
(a) Studiousness.
(b) Sense of humor.
(c) Industriousness.
(d) Meekness.

4. What does Semyonich decide to do at the end of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
(a) Kill Aksionov.
(b) Confess his guilt.
(c) Escape.
(d) Kill himself.

5. What do the prisoners all say when questioned by the Governor?
(a) They do not know who did it.
(b) Semyonich did it.
(c) Aksionov did it.
(d) They all helped dig the tunnel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aksionov do when he sees Semyonich sobbing after begging his forgiveness?

3. How do the people of Vladimir respond when inquired about Aksionov’s character?

4. What does the police officer tell Aksionov about the merchant he saw the night before?

5. What does Semyonich call Aksionov when they speak of their crimes?

(see the answer key)

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