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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the judge decide not to do?

2. What does Dave do with most of his time in New York at first?

3. Who first joins Dave in prayer during his street preaching?

4. What did Dave manipulate Nicky into doing the last night of the rally?

5. What does Dave's grandfather tell him about New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event with Dave's life is scheduled to occur at the same time as the rally? How does she feel about Dave being in New York?

2. How does Dave feel about his first two conversions and what does his wife say? What do you think she meant by her statement to him?

3. What happens when Dave returns to the jail with his signatures? What would you think the chaplain's motivation might be besides what he said?

4. What does Dave conclude about motivations for gang activity? Do you think you think there could be other reasons?

5. How does his attempts to find the parents go at first and what gives him his first break through? Do you think him "stumbling" onto the front door of the father is an amazing coincidence?

6. What happens at Dave's first attempt at street preaching? Why do you think it helped him with his mission?

7. What does the author describe at the beginning of the book and what does he feel he should do? Do you think he seemed ignorant about the circumstances?

8. How did Dave feel on his journey to New York and what did he fear? Was his fear appropriate?

9. What did Dave do on his first visit to the courthouse and how did that come out? Were you surprised at the outcome?

10. What did Dave's grandfather say about Dave's mission and what do you think his grandfather meant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author of THE CROSS AND THE SWITCHBLADE is still alive today and still involved in Christian evangelism. Sometimes when reading a somewhat autobiographical piece, it is useful to learn more about the author. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast David Wilkerson's growing up with that of one of the most prominent members of the street gangs.

2. Discuss some of the major beliefs that Wilkerson holds. Analyze and respond to these beliefs.

3. What is Wilkerson doing today? Are there any surprises? How do you feel about how his ministry has evolved? Discuss thoroughly.

Essay Topic 2

Wrapping it all up: Discuss one of the following:

1. What is your overall evaluation of what Wilkerson accomplishes as stated in this book? Use detailed examples to illustrate your points.

2. Do you think Christian evangelism has an overall positive or negative track record? Discuss thoroughly.

3. Discuss an experience in your own life when you "converted" to something with a great deal of enthusiasm (not necessarily religious) and how it turned out.

Essay Topic 3

Wilkerson consults his Grandfather when he is feeling discouraged and he reminds her of the healing of Wilkerson's father through public prayer and faith. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think the father is healed because God answered the prayers?

2. How do people heal who do not have faith in God? Can they heal by belief in their body's ability to heal?

3. What would you do if you needed healing?

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