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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. What does Pete look at as he leaves the place where the Preacher Man is?

2. Who does Pete see when he attends the revival again, though they are near the back?

3. Pete was surprised that he was slightly _________ at the idea of leaving home and of leaving his family.

4. In the end, Pete tells his parents in the letter that he _________ them both, which makes him sad to read.

5. At what time were Pete and the Preacher Man supposed to meet up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Pete say that the Preacher Man will do for him when he is away?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What were some of the possible explanations, according to Pete, as to why the Preacher Man didn't show up?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Rufus decided that he was a confirmed atheist, which was completely different from Pete's point of view on life.

Part 1: Do you think a Christian and a non-Christian can get along?

Part 2: Why do you think Rufus considers himself an atheist at such a young age?

Part 3: How do you think religion factors into a friendship?

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