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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the carpet in Father Schwartz home bring to mind when he looks at it to avoid the sun?
(a) Gruesome labyrinths.
(b) Solemn parishioners.
(c) Creepy gargoyles.
(d) Dingy roads.

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

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

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

5. What does Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz about his feelings about his parents in Chapter 2?
(a) He has thought his parents were evil.
(b) He has wished his parent's would split up.
(c) He has thought he might be too good to be his parent's son.
(d) He has wished his parent's dead.

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

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

8. 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 used the Lord's name in vain.
(c) He asks if he has lied.
(d) He asks if he has killed someone.

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

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

11. What did Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz he did in the barn with his friends?
(a) Spied on the neighbors doing immodest things.
(b) Plan to steal from their neighbor.
(c) Listened to his friends say immodest things.
(d) Smoke cigarettes with his friends.

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

13. What is the first "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He took the Lord's name in vain.
(b) He stole.
(c) He lied.
(d) He coveted his neighbors possessions.

14. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?
(a) If he leaves he will not get his sins off of his chest.
(b) If he leaves he cannot take communion.
(c) If he leaves his mother will be angry.
(d) If he leaves he knows his father will find out.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Father Schwartz first do when Rudolph arrives at the start of the story?

3. Who can Father Schwartz hear pass by his window at 4 p.m.?

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

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

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