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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. Why did Rudolph's father tell him to go to confession three days before the narrative present?
(a) His father suspected Rudolph had told a lie.
(b) His father suspected Rudolph had had impure thoughts.
(c) Rudolph had not been to confession in over a month.
(d) His father suspected Rudolph has stolen from the church.

2. How old is Rudolph Miller?
(a) 22.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 17.

3. What does Rudolph do while waiting to see the priest at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He stands near the confessional and eavesdrops.
(b) He talks with the other parishioners.
(c) He tries to make himself look remorseful.
(d) He draws inappropriate pictures.

4. Who can Father Schwartz hear pass by his window at 4 p.m.?
(a) Schoolchildren.
(b) Nobody, the streets are eerily quiet.
(c) Ambulances.
(d) A group of women.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?

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

5. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?

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