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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) Dingy roads.
(d) Creepy gargoyles.

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

6. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?
(a) I'm not sure.
(b) I can't say.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

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

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

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

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

11. 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) His mouth is trembling.
(d) He is wringing his hands.

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

13. What does Father Schwartz do every night?
(a) Visit the homes of parishioners.
(b) Weep.
(c) Watch TV.
(d) Read.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Father Schwartz "pray aloud for twilight to come" (1) at the start of the story?

2. What does Rudolph do while waiting to see the priest at the start of Chapter 2?

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. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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