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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. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He was angry.
(c) He understood why his father thought it important.
(d) He was happy to be reminded.

2. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He will anger his father.
(b) He will anger God.
(c) He will anger Father Schwartz.
(d) Probably nothing.

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

4. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Agony.
(d) Anticipation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father Schwartz first name?

2. What does Father Schwartz do every night?

3. What is the first "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

4. What does Father Schwartz first do when Rudolph arrives at the start of the story?

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

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