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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. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?
(a) Rudolph's cousin.
(b) Rudolph's schoolmate.
(c) Rudolph's teacher.
(d) Rudolph's alter ego.

2. What does the carpet in Father Schwartz home bring to mind when he looks at it to avoid the sun?
(a) Gruesome labyrinths.
(b) Solemn parishioners.
(c) Creepy gargoyles.
(d) Dingy roads.

3. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He will go to the bathroom.
(b) He will drink water in the morning.
(c) He will pretend to be sick.
(d) He will skip church.

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

5. What does Father Schwartz realize he must do in order to serve Rudolph?
(a) He must pretend he cares.
(b) He must skip dinner.
(c) He must overcome his own anguish.
(d) He must tell Rudolph to come back later.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?

4. What concerns Rudolph at the start of Chapter 2?

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

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