What made Pete vulnerable to Preacher Man? How did Preacher Man use Pete's faith to his benefit?

What indicated that Preacher Man had a "god complex"? What lofty opinion did he have of himself? Why did he call Pete "Peter" sometimes?

What were Preacher Man's intentions when he planned to leave town with Pete? Why did he change his mind?

What were Preacher Man's intentions when he left town with Darlene Cook? Out of all the rumors about what happened during the three weeks Darlene left town, what is most likely the truth?

What demonstrated that Pete's parents were good people?

How did Pete's parents lack of communication with their son potentially place him in jeopardy?

What did the broken cross symbolize? Why was Pete able to throw it away after he was able to tell his story about Preacher Man?