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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. What is Rudolph's emotional state while he sits with Father Schwartz at the start of the story?
(a) He is calm.
(b) He is carefree.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is in tears.

2. What does Father Schwartz ask Rudolph if he has done when he first visits?
(a) He asks if he has lied.
(b) He asks if he has used the Lord's name in vain.
(c) He asks if he has killed someone.
(d) He asks if he has committed theft.

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

4. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He will go to the bathroom.
(b) He will drink water in the morning.
(c) He will pretend to be sick.
(d) He will skip church.

5. What does the carpet in Father Schwartz home bring to mind when he looks at it to avoid the sun?
(a) Gruesome labyrinths.
(b) Creepy gargoyles.
(c) Solemn parishioners.
(d) Dingy roads.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Father Schwartz know Rudolph's father?

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

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

4. How old is Rudolph Miller?

5. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

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