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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?
(a) So he can take walk alone.
(b) So he can finally fall asleep.
(c) So he can no longer hear people pass by his window.
(d) So he can watch the moon and stars from his back porch.

2. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) At home.
(b) At a cafe.
(c) At church.
(d) In the library.

3. What does Rudolph's father tell him to do as soon as they get to church in Chapter 4?
(a) Confess to Father Schwartz what he had done that morning.
(b) Tell Father Schwartz he is sick and must go home.
(c) Tell Father Schwartz he is not worthy of communion.
(d) Offer to help Father Schwartz after church.

4. What is Rudolph's father's name?
(a) Curt.
(b) Cam.
(c) Cab.
(d) Carl.

5. What does Rudolph's father pray for at church on Sunday morning in Chapter 4?
(a) His wife.
(b) His health.
(c) His son to be forgiven.
(d) His community.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?

2. How does Rudolph feel when Father Schwartz speaks at the end of Chapter 5?

3. What does Rudolph think might be the worst sin he has committed in the last 12 hours after taking communion?

4. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?

5. What does Rudolph's mother do to try to help her son after his interaction with his father in the kitchen?

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