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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Schwartz realize he must do in order to serve Rudolph?
(a) He must skip dinner.
(b) He must tell Rudolph to come back later.
(c) He must pretend he cares.
(d) He must overcome his own anguish.

2. What does Rudolph's father chastise him for after telling him to pour his water into the sink on Sunday morning in Chapter 3?
(a) Not caring about anyone or anything ever.
(b) Caring more about himself than his family.
(c) Caring more about his hunger than his parents.
(d) Caring more about his thirst than his religion.

3. What is Rudolph's father doing when he hears footsteps in his kitchen at the start of Chapter 3?
(a) Praying.
(b) Shaving.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Reading.

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

5. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?
(a) Anticipation.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Agony.
(d) Apathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rudolph's father first do when he wakes at 6 a.m. on Sunday?

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

3. What is Father Schwartz first name?

4. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?

5. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?

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