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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz he did in the barn with his friends?
(a) Plan to steal from their neighbor.
(b) Smoke cigarettes with his friends.
(c) Spied on the neighbors doing immodest things.
(d) Listened to his friends say immodest things.

4. Why is Rudolph's father angry with him when he finds him in the kitchen in Chapter 3?
(a) Rudolph has made a mess.
(b) He woke his mother who is sick.
(c) Rudolph woke him up.
(d) He is supposed to take communion that day.

5. What does Rudolph do while waiting to see the priest at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He draws inappropriate pictures.
(b) He talks with the other parishioners.
(c) He stands near the confessional and eavesdrops.
(d) He tries to make himself look remorseful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?

2. At the end of the story, Rudolph decides that he will not be punished for his lie. Why is that?

3. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz at church on Sunday morning in Chapter 4?

4. What does Rudolph's father tell him to do as soon as they get to church in Chapter 4?

5. What does Rudolph's father tells him he must do as soon as they get to church that Sunday in Chapter 3?

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