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

2. What did Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz he did in the barn with his friends?
(a) Spied on the neighbors doing immodest things.
(b) Listened to his friends say immodest things.
(c) Smoke cigarettes with his friends.
(d) Plan to steal from their neighbor.

3. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?
(a) He was happy to be reminded.
(b) He understood why his father thought it important.
(c) He was angry.
(d) He was confused.

4. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he finally speaks?
(a) He is worried about his father.
(b) He has committed a horrible sin.
(c) He wants to be a pastor.
(d) His mother has run away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Schwartz do every night?

2. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?

3. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?

4. How old is Rudolph Miller?

5. What concerns Rudolph at the start of Chapter 2?

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