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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Preacher Man buy for himself and for Pete to share at the drugstore?

2. At what age had Pete stopped going to Vacation Bible School, according to the story?

3. Sometimes, __________ frightened Pete when he thought about him in his life.

4. For how long has the Preacher Man been a revival preacher?

5. ________ tells Pete that there are many things that Pete does not understand yet.

Short Essay Questions

1. What will make getting rid of the item in the drawer much easier, according to the story?

2. What happened when the Preacher Man takes Pete's hand after the service?

3. What would happen on Sundays at church, according to Pete as he tells the story?

4. What is the warning that the Preacher Man gives to Pete about Rufus in his life?

5. What did Pete learn at a young age, at about age six or seven, according to the story?

6. What happens when Rufus asks the Preacher Man if he has saved Pete, according to the story?

7. What does Pete tell his parents about the fact that they never go to church together when they are sitting together eating breakfast?

8. What does Pete feel about the man that comes into town, according to the story?

9. What was the difference that Rufus noticed in Pete when he was waiting at the drugstore?

10. Why did Pete want to leave the revival service on the first night it occurs in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Walt tells his son that it's not his job to try to save their souls and is clear about how he feels about Pete's being saved.

Part 1: Why is Walt so defensive about the idea of church?

Part 2: Do you think that Walt is being as supportive as he should be for Pete?

Part 3: How do you think Pete needs to be supported by his parents?

Essay Topic 2

Rufus thinks that Pete has seemed a little dopey ever since he'd been saved.

Part 1: What do you think Rufus thinks about Pete's religious way of life?

Part 2: Do you think that Pete is being dopey in the story?

Part 3: Why do you think Pete is offended when Rufus tells him that he is being dopey?

Essay Topic 3

Pete feels that the Preacher Man is speaking directly to him when he goes to the revival.

Part 1: Why do you think Pete is so affected by the Preacher Man?

Part 2: Do you think that the Preacher Man is speaking directly to Pete?

Part 3: How do you think you might react in a revival setting?

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