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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 reply when asked by the new prisoners why he is in jail?
(a) He says he must have deserved it.
(b) He says he killed a man.
(c) He says he robbed a bank.
(d) He says he was wrongfully convicted of murder.

2. How is Aksionov’s beard described after 26 years in prison?
(a) He shaves his beard daily.
(b) Long, thin, and grey.
(c) Short and black.
(d) Blonde and curly.

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

4. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?
(a) 6.
(b) 36.
(c) 16.
(d) 26.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the tall man around 60 years old tell the prisoners he was convicted of doing?

3. How does Aksionov remember his younger self after discovering who really killed the merchant?

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

5. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov he will do because Aksionov did not tell the Governor what he did?

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