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

2. What concerns Rudolph at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He worries his confession will anger the priest.
(b) He worries Father Schwartz will not be in the confessional.
(c) He worries his father will listen to his confession.
(d) He worries someone will be able to hear his confession.

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

4. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?
(a) He should have told his friends to stop talking.
(b) He should have told his parents.
(c) He should have left and urged the girl to leave too.
(d) He should have ran straight to Father Schwartz.

5. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Agony.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Anticipation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Rudolph upset at the end of his confession with Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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

4. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?

5. Who is the first character introduced in "Absolution"?

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