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

2. Since he thinks his first occupation may be unrealistic, what else does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz he might be when he grows up?
(a) A policeman or army general.
(b) A musician or clergyman.
(c) A singer or college professor.
(d) An actor of Navy officer.

3. What does Father Schwartz ask Rudolph if he has done when he first visits?
(a) He asks if he has lied.
(b) He asks if he has killed someone.
(c) He asks if he has committed theft.
(d) He asks if he has used the Lord's name in vain.

4. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he finally speaks?
(a) His mother has run away.
(b) He is worried about his father.
(c) He wants to be a pastor.
(d) He has committed a horrible sin.

5. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph's father?
(a) He was his former housekeeper.
(b) He is a clergyman.
(c) He is a parishioner.
(d) They went to school together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rudolph do after his father had told him to go to confession?

2. What does Father Schwartz offer to Rudolph when he will not tell him his sin?

3. Who is the first character introduced in "Absolution"?

4. How old is Rudolph Miller?

5. What does Father Schwartz realize he must do in order to serve Rudolph?

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