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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Rudolph upset at the end of his confession with Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He has not tell him everything.
(b) Father Schwartz says he is going to tell his father.
(c) Father Schwartz does not seem to care.
(d) He has told a lie, which is a sin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

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

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

4. Why did Rudolph's father tell him to go to confession three days before the narrative present?

5. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph is worried when he comes to see him at the start of the story?

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