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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "phrases" he had used during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Inappropriate.
(b) Obscene.
(c) Filthy.
(d) Grimy.

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

3. What does Father Schwartz ask Rudolph if he has done when he first visits?
(a) He asks if he has lied.
(b) He asks if he has used the Lord's name in vain.
(c) He asks if he has killed someone.
(d) He asks if he has committed theft.

4. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Fantastical.
(c) Immodest.
(d) Frightening.

5. What does Father Schwartz offer to Rudolph when he will not tell him his sin?
(a) He offers to visit confession.
(b) He offers him a cup of tea.
(c) He asks if he wants to stay for dinner.
(d) He offers to have his father come over so they can all talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rudolph's father first do when he wakes at 6 a.m. on Sunday?

2. What does Rudolph see his father doing at the end of Chapter 3?

3. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?

4. What does Rudolph think might be the worst sin he has committed in the last 12 hours after taking communion?

5. What did Rudolph do after his father had told him to go to confession?

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