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

2. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) In the library.
(b) At church.
(c) At a cafe.
(d) At home.

3. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Immodest.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Fantastical.

4. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?
(a) He should have told his parents.
(b) He should have left and urged the girl to leave too.
(c) He should have told his friends to stop talking.
(d) He should have ran straight to Father Schwartz.

5. What concerns Rudolph at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He worries Father Schwartz will not be in the confessional.
(b) He worries someone will be able to hear his confession.
(c) He worries his confession will anger the priest.
(d) He worries his father will listen to his confession.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Father Schwartz realize he must do in order to serve Rudolph?

3. What did Rudolph neglect to tell Father Schwartz about what had happened with his friends in the barn?

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

5. When does Chapter 2 begin?

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