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

2. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He will skip church.
(b) He will drink water in the morning.
(c) He will go to the bathroom.
(d) He will pretend to be sick.

3. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?
(a) Son and boy.
(b) Buddy and pal.
(c) Baby and Infant.
(d) Sir and young man.

4. How old is Rudolph Miller?
(a) 8.
(b) 11.
(c) 17.
(d) 22.

5. Who is waiting to see Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Rudolph's friend.
(b) Rudolph.
(c) Father Schwartz housekeeper.
(d) Carl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?

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

3. What does Father ask Rudolph about the kinds of thoughts he confessed to having?

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

5. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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