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

2. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?
(a) He understood why his father thought it important.
(b) He was happy to be reminded.
(c) He was angry.
(d) He was confused.

3. What is Rudolph's emotional state while he sits with Father Schwartz at the start of the story?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is in tears.
(c) He is carefree.
(d) He is calm.

4. Who is the first character introduced in "Absolution"?
(a) The housekeeper.
(b) Father Schwartz.
(c) Rudolph Miller.
(d) Carl Miller.

5. What is another "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He talked back to his teacher.
(b) He skipped church the week before.
(c) He was mean to an old lady.
(d) He cheated on a test at school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?

3. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?

4. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?

5. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "phrases" he had used during his confession in Chapter 2?

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