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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Rudolph think will happen if he takes communion the day after he confesses to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He will anger Father Schwartz.
(b) He will anger his father.
(c) Probably nothing.
(d) He will anger God.

3. What happens outside of Father Schwartz's at the end of the story?
(a) The ambulance arrives.
(b) Men and women pass by talking and laughing.
(c) A crowd gathers to see what has happened.
(d) Parishioners gather outside and pray for him.

4. What does Rudolph do at the end of the story?
(a) Runs to the drugstore for medicine.
(b) Runs to his father for help.
(c) Calls the housekeeper to help.
(d) Runs out of Father Schwartz's study.

5. What does Rudolph think will happen if he tells his father the truth about why he is in the kitchen that Sunday morning in Chapter 3?
(a) His father will beat him.
(b) God will be angry.
(c) He will not be allowed to go to church.
(d) His mother will give him extra chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Absolution"?

2. How does Rudolph feel after taking communion on Sunday in Chapter 4?

3. What does Father Schwartz yell out in his study at the end of the story?

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

5. What did Rudolph neglect to tell Father Schwartz about what had happened with his friends in the barn?

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