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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the story, Rudolph decides that he will not be punished for his lie. Why is that?
(a) Father Schwartz does not know he lied.
(b) Because he only lied to make things better in the confessional.
(c) Rudolph did not lie on purpose.
(d) There is no God.

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

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

4. What does Rudolph tell his father when they got to church, which angers him?
(a) He says his father does not care about him.
(b) Rudolph says his father is not as pious as he pretends.
(c) He wishes he had a different father.
(d) He points out that his father had lost control of his temper in the kitchen as well.

5. How does Rudolph describe to Father Schwartz the "thoughts and dreams" he has had during his confession in Chapter 2?
(a) Frightening.
(b) Fantastical.
(c) Immodest.
(d) Foolish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Blatchford Sarnemington?

2. What does Rudolph think might be the worst sin he has committed in the last 12 hours after taking communion?

3. Since he thinks his first occupation may be unrealistic, what else does Rudolph tell Father Schwartz he might be when he grows up?

4. Where is Father Schwartz when Rudolph Miller comes to visit him at the start of "Absolution"?

5. What is Rudolph's emotional state while he sits with Father Schwartz at the start of the story?

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