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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. What happens to Aksionov before he can be released from prison?
(a) He escapes.
(b) He kills the guard.
(c) He dies.
(d) He kills Semyonich.

2. How does Makar Semyonich react when he hears of why Aksionov is in prison?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Angry.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Excited.

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

4. What does Aksionov do after he is taken away by the soldiers and the officer?
(a) He tries to run away.
(b) He asks to see his wife.
(c) He crosses himself and weeps.
(d) He screams he did not do it.

5. What did the convoy soldiers notice after taking the convicts out to work one day?
(a) That someone had escaped.
(b) That someone had emptied some earth from his boots.
(c) That Semyonich has cuts on his hand and head.
(d) A tool used for digging.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aksionov stop to stay half way to his destination at the beginning of the story?

2. What does Semyonich begin to do when Aksionov does not forgive him?

3. What does Aksionov say to Makar when he tells him he will be released if he confesses?

4. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?

5. How is Aksionov’s beard described after 26 years in prison?

(see the answer key)

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