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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) A fellow priest.
(b) Father Schwartz's housekeeper.
(c) Rudolph's father.
(d) Rudolph's mother.

2. What color are Rudolph's eyes?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

3. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he must do with his life?
(a) See the world.
(b) Pray for his soul.
(c) Help those in need.
(d) Run away from home.

4. What does Rudolph's father pray for at church on Sunday morning in Chapter 4?
(a) His wife.
(b) His health.
(c) His son to be forgiven.
(d) His community.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of the story, Rudolph decides that he will not be punished for his lie. Why is that?

3. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz at church on Sunday morning in Chapter 4?

4. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?

5. After discussing what Rudolph might want to be when he grows up, what does Father ask the boy?

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