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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brings back good memories of Pete and his family, when Pete is alone and trying to pack?
(a) Videos.
(b) Books.
(c) Sculptures.
(d) Photos.

2. The Preacher Man talks about how many people fall to his feet, as though he was ___________.
(a) A rock star.
(b) Jesus Christ.
(c) A non ordinary man.
(d) An expert.

3. Where did the rumors say that the car was left during the journey out of town?
(a) Church.
(b) Drugstore.
(c) Pete's house.
(d) Bus station.

4. Pete's parents decide to __________ that summer after offering to help him with his problems.
(a) Tell the police about the Preacher Man.
(b) Go away.
(c) Leave him alone.
(d) Ground him.

5. Who does Pete yell at when he learns what had happened to the Preacher Man?
(a) Walt.
(b) No one.
(c) Darlene.
(d) Rufus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has the Preacher Man corned when Pete waits outside for him to come back?

2. Rufus tells the Preacher Man that he has never met anyone from __________ before.

3. Pete tells himself that the Preacher Man could handle everything, that he had the __________.

4. Where had Pete been waiting for the Preacher Man and Rufus had watched him the whole time?

5. Pete noted that he and the Preacher Man would be ________ for a while so his parents shouldn't look for him.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What did Pete do to help thank Rufus for being there when he needed him the night at the filling station?

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