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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. Where does the Preacher Man go, leaving Pete feeling as though he is all alone?

2. Where did the rumors say that the car was left during the journey out of town?

3. Who does Pete yell at when he learns what had happened to the Preacher Man?

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

5. What does the Preacher Man call Pete when they are talking to each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Pete feel bad when his mother comes in with the groceries after she has run errands?

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

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

4. What are the things that Pete worries about when he is getting ready to leave with the Preacher Man?

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

6. What had Walter encouraged Pete to become when he was much younger?

7. What does Pete tell his parents will happen after he attends the revival event that evening?

8. What was the reaction of Darlene's parents to her leaving with the Preacher Man, according to the story?

9. Why does Pete have absolute faith in the Preacher Man, despite all of the worries that Pete has?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rufus doesn't seem to be affected by the preachers' warning about going to hell, and even looks the Preacher Man straight in the eye as he says he has not been saved.

Part 1: Do you think the Preacher Man has the power to send someone to hell?

Part 2: Why isn't Rufus intimidated by the Preacher Man?

Part 3: How do you think you would respond if someone told you that you were going to burn in hell?

Essay Topic 2

Pete notes that by the end of the sermon everyone in the room 'belongs' to the Preacher Man.

Part 1: Do you think that one person should ever belong to another person?

Part 2: Why do you think the Preacher Man tries to get everyone to adore him?

Part 3: How do you think one person can make everyone like them?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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