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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 does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?
(a) Yes.
(b) I'm not sure.
(c) I can't say.
(d) No.

2. Why does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?
(a) So he can watch the moon and stars from his back porch.
(b) So he can take walk alone.
(c) So he can finally fall asleep.
(d) So he can no longer hear people pass by his window.

3. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph's father?
(a) He was his former housekeeper.
(b) He is a clergyman.
(c) They went to school together.
(d) He is a parishioner.

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

5. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?
(a) Cleric.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Freight agent.
(d) Housekeeper.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Rudolph upset at the end of his confession with Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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

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

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