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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. Who tried to reach out to Pete in order to help him and told him that they loved him?

2. What happened the next time that Pete tried to spot the person he didn't expect to see?

3. Pete had apologized to his parents for leaving in a note, but said that he had been called by __________.

4. No one could do anything about Darlene leaving because she was _________ and out of school.

5. Who does Rufus reveal the Preacher Man ran off with on the night he was meant to leave with Pete?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pete give up when he goes to wait outside for the Preacher Man?

2. What is Pete's initial reaction to what Rufus tells him about the Preacher Man and what had happened the previous night?

3. What did Pete's mother do when Pete was upset and feeling like he had lost his faith?

4. What does Pete ask of his parents in the letter he had written to them, expecting to leave?

5. Why does Pete think it's a good idea for him to leave with the Preacher Man, according to the story?

6. What happened when Darlene eventually returned to the town, according to Pete's storytelling?

7. What is the first thing that Pete does the morning after he doesn't meet up with the Preacher Man?

8. What does Pete picture when he is sitting near the front row at the revival that night?

9. What happens when Pete is waiting at the meeting place for the Preacher Man to arrive?

10. What did Pete do to help thank Rufus for being there when he needed him the night at the filling station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Being saved helps Pete feel inspired and joyful, which makes him wish that he could be saved again.

Part 1: Why do you think being saved is such a joyful experience?

Part 2: Do you think that being saved might fill you with joy?

Part 3: How do you think a person's life might change once they were saved?

Essay Topic 2

Walt encouraged Pete to become a doctor so that he could help others in need, since there were many people who needed help.

Part 1: Do you think Walt and Pete have a good relationship?

Part 2: Why do you think Pete admires his father so much?

Part 3: How do you think Walt might be able to relate to Pete and his newfound faith?

Essay Topic 3

Pete had learned at a young age that he needed to be careful with saying the wrong things to his parents.

Part 1: Why do you think Pete doesn't believe he can say certain things to his parents?

Part 2: How do you think Pete is held back in life by being careful about how he talks to his parents?

Part 3: Do you think children should be afraid of saying the wrong things around their parents?

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