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

2. Why did Rudolph's father tell him to go to confession three days before the narrative present?
(a) His father suspected Rudolph had had impure thoughts.
(b) His father suspected Rudolph had told a lie.
(c) Rudolph had not been to confession in over a month.
(d) His father suspected Rudolph has stolen from the church.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father Schwartz first name?

2. Why does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?

3. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?

4. When does Chapter 2 begin?

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

(see the answer key)

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