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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. Pete realizes that the Preacher Man had _________ him, according to the book.

2. The Preacher Man talks about his past youth and how he often felt like ___________.

3. Who tells Pete that he will not be going anywhere with the Preacher Man, according to the book?

4. Pete tried to pray to ________, but that didn't seem to help him with how he felt.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Pete ask Rufus when Rufus comes to visit him, according to the story?

3. What does Pete remember feeling about his father when he was younger, according to the story?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pete is asked if he wants to be saved and he agrees, and then faints after the moment.

Part 1: What is so important about being saved?

Part 2: Why do you think Pete gets overwhelmed with the idea of being saved?

Part 3: How do you think you might respond if someone asked you if you wanted to be saved?

Essay Topic 2

Rufus thinks that Pete has seemed a little dopey ever since he'd been saved.

Part 1: What do you think Rufus thinks about Pete's religious way of life?

Part 2: Do you think that Pete is being dopey in the story?

Part 3: Why do you think Pete is offended when Rufus tells him that he is being dopey?

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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