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Why did Aksionov's wife try to dissuade him from leaving for the fair on that day?
Why did Aksionov's wife try to dissuade him from leaving for the fair on that day?
- She had a bad dream where she saw Aksionov returning with grey hair. (correct)
- She was afraid he would get lost on the way to the fair.
- She wanted him to stay and help with household chores.
- She had a premonition about an accident occurring at the fair.
What change did Aksionov make in his life after getting married?
What change did Aksionov make in his life after getting married?
- He became more fond of singing.
- He stopped drinking except occasionally. (correct)
- He started drinking excessively.
- He became more serious and stopped having fun.
What did Aksionov consider the sight of grey hair in his dream to be?
What did Aksionov consider the sight of grey hair in his dream to be?
- An indication of his wife's worry
- A sign of good luck (correct)
- A warning of unavoidable misfortune
- A normal aspect of aging
Why did Aksionov wake up early and tell his driver to prepare the horses before dawn?
Why did Aksionov wake up early and tell his driver to prepare the horses before dawn?
What made Aksionov decide to stop at an inn with the merchant he met on the way to the fair?
What made Aksionov decide to stop at an inn with the merchant he met on the way to the fair?
Why did the official start questioning Aksionov in the inn?
Why did the official start questioning Aksionov in the inn?
What led the police-officer to accuse Aksionov of the murder?
What led the police-officer to accuse Aksionov of the murder?
Why did the police-officer accuse Aksionov of stealing money along with committing the murder?
Why did the police-officer accuse Aksionov of stealing money along with committing the murder?
Why did Aksionov stammer and become frightened when questioned about the blood-stained knife?
Why did Aksionov stammer and become frightened when questioned about the blood-stained knife?
What was Aksionov's state when he was being bound and put into the cart by the soldiers?
What was Aksionov's state when he was being bound and put into the cart by the soldiers?
