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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 is Father Schwartz first name?
(a) Albert.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Adolphus.
(d) Allain.

2. What did Rudolph neglect to tell Father Schwartz about what had happened with his friends in the barn?
(a) Their words had excited him.
(b) His friends said terrible things about Father Schwartz.
(c) He had said immodest things as well.
(d) It was all his idea.

3. What does Father Schwartz first do when Rudolph arrives at the start of the story?
(a) He tells him he should not come to his house.
(b) He asks him to come back later.
(c) He pretends to be busy.
(d) He prays with him.

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

5. What is Rudolph's emotional state while he sits with Father Schwartz at the start of the story?
(a) He is in tears.
(b) He is calm.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is carefree.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?

3. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?

4. What does Father Schwartz offer to Rudolph when he will not tell him his sin?

5. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

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