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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?
(a) He understood why his father thought it important.
(b) He was happy to be reminded.
(c) He was confused.
(d) He was angry.

3. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?
(a) He should have told his parents.
(b) He should have told his friends to stop talking.
(c) He should have left and urged the girl to leave too.
(d) He should have ran straight to Father Schwartz.

4. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?
(a) If he leaves he will not get his sins off of his chest.
(b) If he leaves he cannot take communion.
(c) If he leaves he knows his father will find out.
(d) If he leaves his mother will be angry.

5. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?
(a) Baby and Infant.
(b) Son and boy.
(c) Buddy and pal.
(d) Sir and young man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he finally speaks?

2. What did Rudolph neglect to tell Father Schwartz about what had happened with his friends in the barn?

3. What is Rudolph's emotional state while he sits with Father Schwartz at the start of the story?

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

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

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