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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 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.

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

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

4. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) I can't say.
(d) I'm not sure.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who can Father Schwartz hear pass by his window at 4 p.m.?

4. When does Chapter 2 begin?

5. What is Father Schwartz first name?

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