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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 old is Rudolph Miller?
(a) 8.
(b) 11.
(c) 17.
(d) 22.

2. What does Rudolph do while waiting to see the priest at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He tries to make himself look remorseful.
(b) He talks with the other parishioners.
(c) He draws inappropriate pictures.
(d) He stands near the confessional and eavesdrops.

3. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) Father Schwartz's housekeeper.
(b) A fellow priest.
(c) Rudolph's father.
(d) Rudolph's mother.

4. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?
(a) If he leaves he knows his father will find out.
(b) If he leaves he cannot take communion.
(c) If he leaves his mother will be angry.
(d) If he leaves he will not get his sins off of his chest.

5. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He will anger God.
(b) He will anger his father.
(c) He will anger Father Schwartz.
(d) Probably nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Chapter 2 begin?

2. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?

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

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

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

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