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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 did Rudolph do after his father had told him to go to confession?
(a) He locked himself in his bedroom.
(b) He helped his mother cook supper.
(c) He played with some friends.
(d) He went to confession.

2. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?
(a) He should have ran straight to Father Schwartz.
(b) He should have told his friends to stop talking.
(c) He should have left and urged the girl to leave too.
(d) He should have told his parents.

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

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

5. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) At a cafe.
(b) In the library.
(c) At church.
(d) At home.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?

5. What is Rudolph's emotional state while he sits with Father Schwartz at the start of the story?

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