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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Rudolph upset at the end of his confession with Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) Father Schwartz says he is going to tell his father.
(b) He has not tell him everything.
(c) He has told a lie, which is a sin.
(d) Father Schwartz does not seem to care.

2. Who is the first character introduced in "Absolution"?
(a) Carl Miller.
(b) The housekeeper.
(c) Father Schwartz.
(d) Rudolph Miller.

3. What does Father Schwartz first do when Rudolph arrives at the start of the story?
(a) He prays with him.
(b) He asks him to come back later.
(c) He tells him he should not come to his house.
(d) He pretends to be busy.

4. What scent makes Father Schwartz's heart ache as he walks the streets on Saturday night?
(a) Cheap toilet soap.
(b) The impending rain.
(c) Suppers cooking in the homes he passes.
(d) Baking bread.

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

6. What concerns Rudolph at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He worries his father will listen to his confession.
(b) He worries someone will be able to hear his confession.
(c) He worries his confession will anger the priest.
(d) He worries Father Schwartz will not be in the confessional.

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

8. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?
(a) Buddy and pal.
(b) Sir and young man.
(c) Baby and Infant.
(d) Son and boy.

9. When does Chapter 2 begin?
(a) The Sunday before the story begins.
(b) Saturday, three days after the story begins.
(c) The Sunday after the story begins.
(d) Saturday, three days before the story begins.

10. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "phrases" he had used during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Filthy.
(b) Grimy.
(c) Inappropriate.
(d) Obscene.

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

12. How did Rudolph feel when his father told him to go to confession three days earlier?
(a) He was angry.
(b) He was happy to be reminded.
(c) He was confused.
(d) He understood why his father thought it important.

13. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?
(a) Rudolph's teacher.
(b) Rudolph's schoolmate.
(c) Rudolph's alter ego.
(d) Rudolph's cousin.

14. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) His mouth is trembling.
(b) He is pacing.
(c) He is wringing his hands.
(d) He is sweating and his breathing is shallow.

15. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) Probably nothing.
(b) He will anger Father Schwartz.
(c) He will anger his father.
(d) He will anger God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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

3. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?

4. What is Father Schwartz first name?

5. Who is waiting to see Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?

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