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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 is the first "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He stole.
(b) He lied.
(c) He took the Lord's name in vain.
(d) He coveted his neighbors possessions.

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

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

4. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he finally speaks?
(a) His mother has run away.
(b) He is worried about his father.
(c) He wants to be a pastor.
(d) He has committed a horrible sin.

5. Who is the author of "Absolution"?
(a) Franz Kafka.
(b) T.S. Eliot.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?

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

4. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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

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