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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. When Pete was _______ years old, he thought that no one else in the world was braver than his father.

2. After a while, Pete began to miss _________ and he began to get over the Preacher Man.

3. What does the Preacher Man say will happen to Rufus if he is not saved?

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

5. Rufus tells Pete that he will look after his ___________ when he is away.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Rufus reveal to Pete about what had actually happened with the Preacher Man, according to the story?

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

4. What does Rufus tell Pete about how the Preacher Man is affecting Pete, according to the story?

5. What does Pete do in response to the guilt he feels for leaving behind his family?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Preacher Man doesn't come to leave with Pete, as he had said he would, leaving Pete to stay at the filling station until 1 in the morning.

Part 1: Why do you think that the Preacher Man invited Pete to go with him?

Part 2: Do you think that Pete made the right decision in deciding to go with the Preacher Man?

Part 3: What do you think happened to the Preacher Man and Darlene?

Essay Topic 2

Pete is very taken with a picture of Jesus and fears the idea of being judged by him. He thinks of how he might be cast out of favor with Jesus.

Part 1: Do you think it's normal for Pete to fear being judged? Why?

Part 2: Why do you think that Pete is afraid of being judged?

Part 3: How do you think people change their behavior when they feel they're being judged?

Essay Topic 3

Rufus points out that when Pete is around the Preacher Man he acts like a robot and that he seems a bit dopey and taken by this man.

Part 1: Do you think that Pete is taken by the Preacher Man?

Part 2: Do you agree or disagree with the way that Rufus feels about the situation? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think that Pete might not be thinking clearly when he's with the Preacher Man?

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