A Fine White Dust | Topics for Discussion
1. Discuss the differences between atheism and agnosticism.
2. In this story Pete decides to leave his parents and his home to follow the Preacher Man and bring the Word to sinners everywhere. Is this believable? Critic Betsy Hearne says, "Neither the Preacher nor his services . . . are vividly enough rendered to make totally convincing Pete's decision to leave a home he loves." Do you agree with her?
3. What about Pete's isolated environment caused him to be more gullible?
4. While reading, mark each time the phrase "the telling" is used. Why did the author...
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