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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. Where is Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) In his house.
(b) In the confessional.
(c) At the Miller's.
(d) At the drugstore.

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

3. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) Rudolph's father.
(b) Rudolph's mother.
(c) A fellow priest.
(d) Father Schwartz's housekeeper.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?

2. Who is waiting to see Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?

3. What is Father Schwartz first name?

4. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "phrases" he had used during his confession in Chapter 2?

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

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