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

2. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) He feels unable to obtain perfect union with God.
(b) The noise outside his window makes it hard to read.
(c) He does not get along with his housekeeper.
(d) He works so late he does not sleep.

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

4. What did Rudolph do after his father had told him to go to confession?
(a) He locked himself in his bedroom.
(b) He helped his mother cook supper.
(c) He went to confession.
(d) He played with some friends.

5. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?
(a) I can't say.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) I'm not sure.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

4. What does Father Schwartz do every night?

5. What does Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz about his feelings about his parents in Chapter 2?

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