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

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

3. What is something that saddens Father Schwartz at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) The noise outside his window makes it hard to read.
(b) He feels unable to obtain perfect union with God.
(c) He works so late he does not sleep.
(d) He does not get along with his housekeeper.

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

5. What is another "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He was mean to an old lady.
(b) He skipped church the week before.
(c) He cheated on a test at school.
(d) He talked back to his teacher.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who brings Rudolph Miller to Father Schwartz when he first comes to see him at the start of the story?

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

5. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "phrases" he had used during his confession in Chapter 2?

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