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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. Why does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?
(a) So he can finally fall asleep.
(b) So he can no longer hear people pass by his window.
(c) So he can take walk alone.
(d) So he can watch the moon and stars from his back porch.

2. What is Father Schwartz first name?
(a) Albert.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Allain.
(d) Adolphus.

3. 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.

4. What does Father Schwartz first do when Rudolph arrives at the start of the story?
(a) He prays with him.
(b) He asks him to come back later.
(c) He pretends to be busy.
(d) He tells him he should not come to his house.

5. Where is Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) In his house.
(b) In the confessional.
(c) At the drugstore.
(d) At the Miller's.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old is Rudolph Miller?

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

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

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