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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. What was the Preacher Man doing when the boy first saw him come toward the town?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Hitchhiking.
(c) Talking.
(d) Praying.

2. Pete was worried about his parents because they didn't seem to care about religion and he was afraid they would __________.
(a) Tease him.
(b) Go to hell.
(c) Bother him.
(d) Ignore him.

3. Who feels perturbed by Pete's new faith and asks him if they are ashamed of this person?
(a) Bill.
(b) Rufus.
(c) Mom.
(d) Walt.

4. Where did Rufus and Pete sit after they gone done with their trip to the truck stop?
(a) The playground.
(b) Firehouse.
(c) Pete's house.
(d) Rufus' house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After doing what will the narrator finally get rid of the cross in the drawer?

2. Where did Pete see the man when he sees him for a second time in town?

3. Who says that it must seem strange that Pete doesn't go to church with his parents, according to the story?

4. During what season did the Man come into town?

5. Pete couldn't stand to think of ___________ standing before him, judging him.

(see the answer key)

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