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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. Why does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?
(a) So he can watch the moon and stars from his back porch.
(b) So he can take walk alone.
(c) So he can no longer hear people pass by his window.
(d) So he can finally fall asleep.

2. What does Father Schwartz ask Rudolph if he has done when he first visits?
(a) He asks if he has lied.
(b) He asks if he has killed someone.
(c) He asks if he has used the Lord's name in vain.
(d) He asks if he has committed theft.

3. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?
(a) Cleric.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Housekeeper.
(d) Freight agent.

4. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He will go to the bathroom.
(b) He will pretend to be sick.
(c) He will skip church.
(d) He will drink water in the morning.

5. What did Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz he did in the barn with his friends?
(a) Plan to steal from their neighbor.
(b) Smoke cigarettes with his friends.
(c) Spied on the neighbors doing immodest things.
(d) Listened to his friends say immodest things.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he finally speaks?

4. What does Father Schwartz first do when Rudolph arrives at the start of the story?

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

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