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

2. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Immodest.
(b) Fantastical.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Frightening.

3. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) He feels unable to obtain perfect union with God.
(b) He does not get along with his housekeeper.
(c) The noise outside his window makes it hard to read.
(d) He works so late he does not sleep.

4. What is another "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He talked back to his teacher.
(b) He cheated on a test at school.
(c) He skipped church the week before.
(d) He was mean to an old lady.

5. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz at church on Sunday morning in Chapter 4?
(a) His father beat him.
(b) He accidentally drank water.
(c) He had forgotten his morning prayers.
(d) He is not sure God is real.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?

2. How does Rudolph feel as the time for communion nears at church in Chapter 4?

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

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

5. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?

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