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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Father Schwartz offer to Rudolph when he will not tell him his sin?
(a) He offers to have his father come over so they can all talk.
(b) He offers to visit confession.
(c) He offers him a cup of tea.
(d) He asks if he wants to stay for dinner.

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

4. Who is waiting to see Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Father Schwartz housekeeper.
(b) Carl.
(c) Rudolph.
(d) Rudolph's friend.

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

6. What does Rudolph do while waiting to see the priest at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) He stands near the confessional and eavesdrops.
(b) He tries to make himself look remorseful.
(c) He talks with the other parishioners.
(d) He draws inappropriate pictures.

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

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

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

10. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?
(a) Rudolph's father.
(b) Father Schwartz's housekeeper.
(c) Rudolph's mother.
(d) A fellow priest.

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

12. What is Father Schwartz first name?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Albert.
(c) Adolphus.
(d) Allain.

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

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

15. What is Rudolph's emotional state while he sits with Father Schwartz at the start of the story?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is carefree.
(c) He is in tears.
(d) He is calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?

2. What does Father Schwartz ask Rudolph if he has done when he first visits?

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

4. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

5. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?

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