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

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

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

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

5. What does Father Schwartz realize he must do in order to serve Rudolph?
(a) He must tell Rudolph to come back later.
(b) He must pretend he cares.
(c) He must skip dinner.
(d) He must overcome his own anguish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rudolph's father tell him to go to confession three days before the narrative present?

2. Why does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?

3. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph's father?

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

5. What scent makes Father Schwartz's heart ache as he walks the streets on Saturday night?

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