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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 offers to have his father come over so they can all talk.
(b) He offers to visit confession.
(c) He asks if he wants to stay for dinner.
(d) He offers him a cup of tea.

2. What does Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz about his feelings about his parents in Chapter 2?
(a) He has thought his parents were evil.
(b) He has wished his parent's would split up.
(c) He has wished his parent's dead.
(d) He has thought he might be too good to be his parent's son.

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

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

5. What is the first "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He coveted his neighbors possessions.
(b) He took the Lord's name in vain.
(c) He stole.
(d) He lied.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

2. What scent makes Father Schwartz's heart ache as he walks the streets on Saturday night?

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

4. What does the carpet in Father Schwartz home bring to mind when he looks at it to avoid the sun?

5. What does Father Schwartz ask Rudolph if he has done when he first visits?

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