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

2. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "phrases" he had used during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Obscene.
(b) Inappropriate.
(c) Grimy.
(d) Filthy.

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

4. Why does Rudolph decide to stay and confess rather than succumbing to his urge to leave?
(a) If he leaves his mother will be angry.
(b) If he leaves he will not get his sins off of his chest.
(c) If he leaves he knows his father will find out.
(d) If he leaves he cannot take communion.

5. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he finally speaks?
(a) He is worried about his father.
(b) His mother has run away.
(c) He has committed a horrible sin.
(d) He wants to be a pastor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?

2. What does the carpet in Father Schwartz home bring to mind when he looks at it to avoid the sun?

3. Who is waiting to see Father Schwartz at the start of Chapter 2?

4. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

5. What does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?

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