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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 does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?
(a) So he can watch the moon and stars from his back porch.
(b) So he can take walk alone.
(c) So he can no longer hear people pass by his window.
(d) So he can finally fall asleep.

2. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) He is pacing.
(b) He is sweating and his breathing is shallow.
(c) His mouth is trembling.
(d) He is wringing his hands.

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

4. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?
(a) If he leaves his mother will be angry.
(b) If he leaves he knows his father will find out.
(c) If he leaves he will not get his sins off of his chest.
(d) If he leaves he cannot take communion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Schwartz do every night?

2. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?

3. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?

4. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he finally speaks?

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

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