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

2. How does Tolstoy describe Aksionov’s behavior in prison?
(a) He studied law vigilantly to try to get out.
(b) He got into fights with guards and prisoners alike.
(c) He spoke very little, never laughed, often prayed.
(d) He was boisterous and popular.

3. How does Aksionov earn money in prison?
(a) Making gloves.
(b) Writing appeals for other prisoners.
(c) Making boots.
(d) Selling cigarettes.

4. What does the officer order the soldiers to do to Aksionov after they have searched his luggage?
(a) Bind him and throw him in the cart.
(b) Hang him.
(c) Beat him.
(d) Let him go.

5. 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 says he looks awful.
(d) She tells him he is getting out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?

2. Who is the first person to visit Aksionov in jail?

3. In addition to calling Aksionov “The Saint” (111), what other nickname is he given in prison?

4. Why does Aksionov’s wife plead with him to stay home at the beginning of the story?

5. In what city is Aksionov imprisoned?

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