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Absolution Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Rudolph do after his father had told him to go to confession?
(a) He helped his mother cook supper.
(b) He locked himself in his bedroom.
(c) He went to confession.
(d) He played with some friends.

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

3. What is the first "easy sin" Rudolph confessed to Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?
(a) He coveted his neighbors possessions.
(b) He lied.
(c) He stole.
(d) He took the Lord's name in vain.

4. What word is used to describe how Rudolph felt about telling Father Schwartz his true sins?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Anticipation.
(d) Agony.

5. What does Father Schwartz realize he must do in order to serve Rudolph?
(a) He must tell Rudolph to come back later.
(b) He must pretend he cares.
(c) He must overcome his own anguish.
(d) He must skip dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Rudolph do while waiting to see the priest at the start of Chapter 2?

4. What words does Father Schwartz use when listening to Rudolph's confession?

5. Why is Rudolph upset at the end of his confession with Father Schwartz in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Rudolph Miller? How does Father Schwartz behave when he first comes to his house in Chapter 1?

2. Why did Rudolph stay and confess despite his urge to leave while he waited at the confessional in Chapter 2?

3. What is Father Schwartz's mood at the start of the story? How do you know?

4. Why did Rudolph's father tell him he had to go to confession three days before Rudolph came to see Father Schwartz in his home? Did Rudolph obey his father?

5. What sin did Rudolph finally confess to Father Schwartz after he "exhausted the minor offenses" (6)?

6. What does Father Schwartz do on Saturdays after confession? What happens as he passes the drug store that increases his sadness?

7. What words does Father Schwartz use when addressing Rudolph in the confessional in Chapter 2?

8. What object in Father Schwartz's room reminds him of "gruesome labyrinths" (1)? Why does he stare at this object in the first place?

9. What did Rudolph try to force himself to do as he waited at the confessional in Chapter 2?

10. Who is Blatchford Sarnmenington? What happens when Rudolph thinks of him?

(see the answer keys)

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