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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. When does Chapter 2 begin?
(a) The Sunday before the story begins.
(b) The Sunday after the story begins.
(c) Saturday, three days after the story begins.
(d) Saturday, three days before the story begins.

2. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "phrases" he had used during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Inappropriate.
(b) Grimy.
(c) Obscene.
(d) Filthy.

3. What does Father Schwartz offer to Rudolph when he will not tell him his sin?
(a) He asks if he wants to stay for dinner.
(b) He offers to visit confession.
(c) He offers him a cup of tea.
(d) He offers to have his father come over so they can all talk.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?

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

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

4. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?

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

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