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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 did Rudolph neglect to tell Father Schwartz about what had happened with his friends in the barn?
(a) It was all his idea.
(b) Their words had excited him.
(c) He had said immodest things as well.
(d) His friends said terrible things about Father Schwartz.

2. What will "blonde Northern women and tall young guys" be doing in a few hours at the end of the story?
(a) Talking and laughing.
(b) Lying underneath the moon.
(c) Sleeping soundly.
(d) Drinking and dancing.

3. What is Rudolph doing in the kitchen on Sunday morning when his father finds him?
(a) Sleeping at the table.
(b) Cooking breakfast.
(c) Eating breakfast.
(d) Holding a cup of water.

4. How are the phrases Father Schwartz mutters to Rudolph at the end of the story described?
(a) Ordinary.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Depressing.
(d) Heart-broken.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he must do with his life?

2. Why did Rudolph's father tell him to go to confession three days before the narrative present?

3. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

4. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?

5. Who is the first character introduced in "Absolution"?

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