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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many years does Aksionov spend in prison?
2. Where do the soldiers and officer take Aksionov?
3. Who is the main character introduced at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
4. In what town does Aksionov live at the beginning of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
5. Who does Aksionov’s wife tell him she has already petitioned to try to get him out?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where is Aksionov going at the start of the story to sell his goods?
2. What is Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov’s occupation at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
3. How do the people of Vladimir describe Aksionov when they are asked about his character after he is in prison?
4. What does Aksionov own at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
5. Where does Aksionov live at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
6. How is Aksionov described at the start of “God Sees the Truth But Waits”?
7. What do the other prisoners come to call Aksionov once he has grown old in prison?
8. What happens when Aksionov’s wife tries to visit him in prison?
9. What does Aksionov decide after his wife leaves the prison after her first visit?
10. How does Aksionov earn money in prison and what does he buy with his money?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay discussing Aksionov’s relationship with his wife. Describe their interactions in the story and explore the reasons they do not communicate after her first prison visit.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay examining the ending of “God Sees the Truth, But Waits.” How did the ending effect you emotionally? Do you think the ending was effective? What might the author have done differently?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay analyzing why Aksionov does not tell the Governor that it was Makar Semyonich who dug the tunnel.
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