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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first character introduced in "Absolution"?
(a) Rudolph Miller.
(b) Carl Miller.
(c) Father Schwartz.
(d) The housekeeper.

2. When does Chapter 2 begin?
(a) The Sunday after the story begins.
(b) The Sunday before the story begins.
(c) Saturday, three days before the story begins.
(d) Saturday, three days after the story begins.

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

4. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) His mouth is trembling.
(b) He is sweating and his breathing is shallow.
(c) He is wringing his hands.
(d) He is pacing.

5. What did Rudolph do after his father had told him to go to confession?
(a) He locked himself in his bedroom.
(b) He went to confession.
(c) He helped his mother cook supper.
(d) He played with some friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

3. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?

4. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?

5. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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