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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who can Father Schwartz hear pass by his window at 4 p.m.?
(a) Nobody, the streets are eerily quiet.
(b) A group of women.
(c) Schoolchildren.
(d) Ambulances.

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

3. Since he thinks his first occupation may be unrealistic, what else does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz he might be when he grows up?
(a) A singer or college professor.
(b) A musician or clergyman.
(c) A policeman or army general.
(d) An actor of Navy officer.

4. What does Rudolph's father tells him he must do as soon as they get to church that Sunday in Chapter 3?
(a) Kneel down and beg God's forgiveness.
(b) Offer to help Father Schwartz after church.
(c) Donate his allowance to the church.
(d) Tell Father Schwartz what a liar he is.

5. What word does Father Schwartz repeat when he tells Rudolph what happens when groups of people get together?
(a) Glamorous.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Gloomy.
(d) Glimmering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

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

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

4. After discussing what Rudolph might want to be when he grows up, what does Father ask the boy?

5. How are the phrases Father Schwartz mutters to Rudolph at the end of the story described?

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