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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 first do when Rudolph arrives at the start of the story?
(a) He asks him to come back later.
(b) He prays with him.
(c) He tells him he should not come to his house.
(d) He pretends to be busy.

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

3. What concerns Rudolph at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He worries his confession will anger the priest.
(b) He worries someone will be able to hear his confession.
(c) He worries his father will listen to his confession.
(d) He worries Father Schwartz will not be in the confessional.

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

5. 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 draws inappropriate pictures.
(c) He stands near the confessional and eavesdrops.
(d) He talks with the other parishioners.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?

3. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

4. What does Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz about his feelings about his parents in Chapter 2?

5. What does Father Schwartz do every night?

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