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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 do every night?
(a) Visit the homes of parishioners.
(b) Read.
(c) Weep.
(d) Watch TV.

2. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Cleric.
(d) Freight agent.

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

5. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) A fellow priest.
(b) Rudolph's mother.
(c) Rudolph's father.
(d) Father Schwartz's housekeeper.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz he did in the barn with his friends?

4. What does the carpet in Father Schwartz home bring to mind when he looks at it to avoid the sun?

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

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