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 * 1) Explain how Billy escapes drowning in the car and what he takes with him. Answer: Billy is "lifted" from the car by a force he can not explain, supernatural force (later it is revealed it was an angel) and some how he was also able to save his daddy's mandolin.
 * 2) How does Malachi explain Billy's dad's suicide? Answer: It was a spiritual attack and the enemy preyed on the feelings of worthlessness, whispering to him about his lack of faith, and accused him of the his older son's death. His dad believed the lies and eventually took his own life.
 * 3) Why does mama shoot at Callie and Billy? Answer: She has Alzheimer's and she believes that Billy is stealing her stuff and cheating her (even though she had signed over Power of Attorney a long time ago to him. She blames him for "killing your father" in her delusional rage.)
 * 4) Describe what Billy wants to start after he is fired from his first radio job? Answer: He wants to start his own radio station that plays bluegrass christian music and Bible programs.
 * 5) What happened when Malachi had been called away by the demon to discuss Billy's "shortcomings"? Answer: Callie had disappeared and no one knew where she was. (the last person to see her was her neighbor, Opal who said she went out on a date on Saturday night and never returned.)
 * 6) Where does Billy suspect that Callie is at? Answer: In a hunting cabin in Kentucky owned by Clay Gilmore
 * 7) How did Clay keep Callie at the cabin? Answer: He drugged her.
 * 8) Give two examples of why it was hard for Billy to recognize Vernon as an abuser. Answer: He was pastor, he encouraged Billy with his talent (affirmed him), he gave Billy a chance to play his songs for a crowd (respected him), he came along side Billy at a time when Billy was vunerable after his father's death ( was like father figure), he gave Billy cloth and took him places that Billy couldn't afford (was kind to him), Vernon knew a lot of Bible verses and preached (a spiritual leader)
 * 9) What was the name of the special show that Natalie and Billy do together and the theme song? Answer: June Bug Hour and the song is "I'll Fly Away"
 * 10) What surprise gift does Natalie give to Billy? Answer: a mandolin