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

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

3. How do the people of Vladimir respond when inquired about Aksionov’s character?
(a) He is a saint.
(b) He is a scoundrel.
(c) He is a murderer.
(d) He used to drink a lot, but was a good man.

4. What does the Governor say to Aksionov when asking him who dug the tunnel?
(a) He says he thinks it was Aksionov.
(b) He says he knows Aksionov knows who did it.
(c) He says to tell him before God who did it.
(d) He says Aksionov will be flogged if he cannot tell him who did it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Aksionov feel after saying that he may be “a hundred times worse” (117) than Semyonich?

3. What did Aksionov do excessively at one time, but give up after marriage?

4. What does Aksionov say to Semyonich when he asks his forgiveness and calls himself a wretch?

5. What does Aksionov’s wife ask him in jail, which upsets him?

(see the answer key)

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