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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 is the first person to visit Aksionov in jail?
(a) His mother.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) The Governor.

2. What does Aksionov tell the officer regarding what they found in his luggage?
(a) He killed the merchant.
(b) It is his.
(c) It is not his.
(d) It is his wife’s.

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

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

5. Who emerges from their vehicle to approach Aksionov and question him at the inn?
(a) Two children.
(b) Two women.
(c) Two soldiers.
(d) Two merchants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the fair Aksionov is heading to at the start of the story?

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

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

5. What does the officer order the soldiers to do to Aksionov after they have searched his luggage?

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