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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 calm.
(b) He is in tears.
(c) He is carefree.
(d) He is angry.

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

3. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) He is sweating and his breathing is shallow.
(b) His mouth is trembling.
(c) He is pacing.
(d) He is wringing his hands.

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

5. Why did Rudolph's father tell him to go to confession three days before the narrative present?
(a) Rudolph had not been to confession in over a month.
(b) His father suspected Rudolph has stolen from the church.
(c) His father suspected Rudolph had told a lie.
(d) His father suspected Rudolph had had impure thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

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

4. What is another "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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

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