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

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

3. What did Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz he did in the barn with his friends?
(a) Plan to steal from their neighbor.
(b) Listened to his friends say immodest things.
(c) Smoke cigarettes with his friends.
(d) Spied on the neighbors doing immodest things.

4. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) At home.
(b) At church.
(c) At a cafe.
(d) In the library.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?

2. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?

3. What does Father Schwartz do every night?

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

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

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