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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aksionov say to Semyonich when he asks his forgiveness and calls himself a wretch?
(a) He says he forgives him.
(b) He says he could never forgive him.
(c) He says God will forgive hm.
(d) He says he does not need his forgiveness.

2. What do the prisoners all say when questioned by the Governor?
(a) Aksionov did it.
(b) They all helped dig the tunnel.
(c) They do not know who did it.
(d) Semyonich did it.

3. What does Semyonich begin to do when Aksionov does not forgive him?
(a) Wring his hands.
(b) Tear his hear out.
(c) Scream in agony.
(d) Beat his head on the floor.

4. Who questions the prisoners about the tunnel that was found in the prison?
(a) The officer.
(b) The Czar.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Aksionov.

5. What was Semyonich’s demeanor while the Governor questioned Aksionov?
(a) Sad.
(b) Agitated.
(c) Unconcerned.
(d) Angry.

6. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov will happen to him if Aksionov “blabs” on him?
(a) Nothing because no one will believe a murderer.
(b) He will be hanged.
(c) He will be sent to solitary.
(d) He will be flogged to death.

7. How does Aksionov remember his younger self after discovering who really killed the merchant?
(a) Rich and handsome.
(b) Carefree and merry.
(c) Drunk and foolish.
(d) Ignorant and weak.

8. What does Semyonich tell Aksionov one night in his cell regarding Aksionov’s alleged crime?
(a) He tells him he killed the merchant and hid the knife in Aksionov’s things.
(b) He says he knows Aksionov killed the merchant.
(c) He says he knows the police set him up.
(d) He says he heard the merchant survived.

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

10. What does Aksionov ask of the prisoner who says he is from Vladimir?
(a) If he knows of the merchants Aksionov and if they are alive.
(b) If he goes to the church in Vladimir.
(c) If he is his son.
(d) If he has been to one of his shops.

11. What do the old prisoners ask the new prisoners upon their arrival?
(a) Where they came from and what crimes they are sentenced for.
(b) If they have any money.
(c) If they have any cigarettes.
(d) If they have petitioned the Czar.

12. How does Semyonich respond when Aksionov asks if he has heard of his crime?
(a) He says he has but it was long ago and he has forgotten what he heard.
(b) He says it sounded familiar but he was not sure.
(c) He says he followed the trial in the news.
(d) He says he never heard of it.

13. How often does Aksionov hear from his family while in prison?
(a) Weekly.
(b) Monthly.
(c) Daily.
(d) Never.

14. Who enters Aksionov’s room the night he was questioned by the guard about the tunnel?
(a) Aksionov’s wife.
(b) The Czar.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Semyonich.

15. What does Aksionov notice from under one of the shelves one night while walking around the prison?
(a) A letter from Semyonich.
(b) Some earth.
(c) A bible.
(d) A lighter.

Short Answer Questions

1. One night when Aksionov cannot sleep he sees Semyonich who tells him he has done what?

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

3. What does the Governor say to Aksionov when asking him who dug the tunnel?

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

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

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