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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Where is Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) In his house.
(b) In the confessional.
(c) At the drugstore.
(d) At the Miller's.

8. Why did Rudolph's father tell him to go to confession three days before the narrative present?
(a) His father suspected Rudolph had told a lie.
(b) Rudolph had not been to confession in over a month.
(c) His father suspected Rudolph had had impure thoughts.
(d) His father suspected Rudolph has stolen from the church.

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

10. 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 coveted his neighbors possessions.
(c) He lied.
(d) He stole.

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

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

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

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

15. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Agony.
(d) Anticipation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?

2. What did Rudolph confess to Father Schwartz he did in the barn with his friends?

3. What concerns Rudolph at the start of Chapter 2?

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

5. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?

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