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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 something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) He works so late he does not sleep.
(b) He feels unable to obtain perfect union with God.
(c) The noise outside his window makes it hard to read.
(d) He does not get along with his housekeeper.

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) Dingy roads.
(c) Creepy gargoyles.
(d) Solemn parishioners.

3. Who is waiting to see Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Rudolph.
(b) Rudolph's friend.
(c) Father Schwartz housekeeper.
(d) Carl.

4. What is another "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He cheated on a test at school.
(b) He talked back to his teacher.
(c) He was mean to an old lady.
(d) He skipped church the week before.

5. Why is Rudolph upset at the end of his confession with Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He has not tell him everything.
(b) Father Schwartz does not seem to care.
(c) He has told a lie, which is a sin.
(d) Father Schwartz says he is going to tell his father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?

3. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?

4. Where is Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?

5. What does Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz about his feelings about his parents in Chapter 2?

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