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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 does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz when he asks Rudolph if he has told any lies in his confession?
(a) I'm not sure.
(b) I can't say.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

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

3. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?
(a) In the library.
(b) At church.
(c) At a cafe.
(d) At home.

4. What is Rudolph's father's occupation?
(a) Cleric.
(b) Freight agent.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Housekeeper.

5. What does Father Schwartz tell Rudolph he should have done about the situation in the barn?
(a) He should have ran straight to Father Schwartz.
(b) He should have told his friends to stop talking.
(c) He should have told his parents.
(d) He should have left and urged the girl to leave too.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rudolph plan to avoid taking communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

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

3. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?

4. When does Chapter 2 begin?

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

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