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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Hitchhiker.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pete promised to buy Rufus a _________ when they went to the truck stop.
(a) Soda.
(b) Hamburger.
(c) Chili dog.
(d) Milkshake.

2. What is wrapped around the cross that Pete is still holding onto at the start of the book?
(a) String.
(b) Cloth.
(c) Paper.
(d) Velvet.

3. Rufus told Pete that the _______ coach had told him that he was too cocky, according to the story.
(a) Football.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Wrestling.
(d) Baseball.

4. By _________ grade, the narrator considered himself to be very religious.
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Third.

5. Pete actually thought that Rufus was very ________, in his own way, and says so in the book.
(a) Humble.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Full.
(d) Boring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pete loved the ________ for as long as he could remember, even though his parents never did.

2. During this particular summer in the book, Pete was feeling especially ___________ in his life.

3. What was the Preacher Man doing when the boy first saw him come toward the town?

4. Pete was often afraid that Jesus was going to ________ him and send him to hell.

5. Who feels perturbed by Pete's new faith and asks him if they are ashamed of this person?

(see the answer key)

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