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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Freight agent.
(c) Cleric.
(d) Housekeeper.

2. What does Father Schwartz ask Rudolph if he has done when he first visits?
(a) He asks if he has committed theft.
(b) He asks if he has killed someone.
(c) He asks if he has used the Lord's name in vain.
(d) He asks if he has lied.

3. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) The noise outside his window makes it hard to read.
(b) He works so late he does not sleep.
(c) He does not get along with his housekeeper.
(d) He feels unable to obtain perfect union with God.

4. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?
(a) Anticipation.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Agony.

5. What does Father Schwartz do every night?
(a) Read.
(b) Watch TV.
(c) Weep.
(d) Visit the homes of parishioners.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rudolph feel toward his mother when she tries to help after his altercation with his father in the kitchen in Chapter 3?

2. Who can Father Schwartz hear pass by his window at 4 p.m.?

3. What does Rudolph think will happen if he tells his father the truth about why he is in the kitchen that Sunday morning in Chapter 3?

4. What does Rudolph do at the end of the story?

5. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?

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