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1. How does Pete kill Reverend Bell?

Pete goes to Reverend Bell's office at the church. He calls Bell a coward, then takes his pistol and shoots Bell in the heart twice. Then Pete shoots him in the head through the nose.

2. Who is in the church when Pete kills Reverend Bell, and what does Pete do when he sees him?

Hop Purdue is cleaning the church when Pete kills Reverend Bell. He is standing in the hallway when he hears shots that seem to shake the building. When Pete walks out, he starts to raise his pistol at Hop. Hop pleads for his life, and Pete drops the pistol. Then he tells Hop to go tell the sheriff.

3. In Chapter 2, what written instructions does Pete give Nineva to give Florry?

Before Pete is arrested, he gives Nineva a note filled with instructions for Florry. The note tells Florry to call Pete's children at college and tell them that they are to not speak about the murder. Plus, they are to stay at school and not come home until further notice. Then he asks Florry to visit him at the jail the next day.

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