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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: The Wait.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator expect to wipe away from his hands after the story is done?
(a) Fine white dust.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Rufus.
(d) His family.

2. Since what grade have Rufus and Pete been friends with each other, despite their differences?
(a) First.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Kindergarten.
(d) Second.

3. What did Walter encourage his son to become, though Pete doesn't feel smart enough?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Vet.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Teacher.

4. What does the Preacher Man ask Pete if he wants after the sermon is over and the Preacher Man reaches out for Pete's hand?
(a) If he is bored.
(b) If he wants some water.
(c) If he can donate.
(d) If he wants to be saved.

5. What does Pete do as soon as the Preacher Man saves him in the book?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Faints.
(c) Cries.
(d) Hits the Preacher man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many more nights would the Preacher Man be in town at this point of the story?

3. What does the Preacher Man invite Pete to do with him when he is walking home?

4. The other pastor that announces the Preacher Man is the ________ pastor of the gathering.

5. Pete actually thought that Rufus was very ________, in his own way, and says so in the book.

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