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

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

3. What is Father Schwartz first name?
(a) Adolphus.
(b) Albert.
(c) Alfred.
(d) Allain.

4. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) A fellow priest.
(b) Rudolph's father.
(c) Rudolph's mother.
(d) Father Schwartz's housekeeper.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Father Schwartz do every night?

3. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

4. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?

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

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