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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 Dave's grandfather tell him to remember?

2. From which gang did the seven boys in jail come?

3. What does Dave get from his church when he decides to return to New York?

4. Who does Dave arrange for new Christians to see?

5. What does Dave's wife remind him when he tells her of the rally?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dave think would give the gang members the best chance at change? What does he think the gang members need to do? Do you agree with his thoughts?

2. How did Dave feel about leaving his home and why did he decide, finally to do it? How do you think he saw his decision process?

3. What is the first part of Chapter 5 mostly about? What are the two likely ways that Dave could have ended up with a grandfather like that?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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

7. How will Dave be able to fund a rally? Explain why someone of faith might say this is a case of "God will provide."

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

9. What did he tell his congregation and how did they respond? Do you think this was the reaction most congregations would have?

10. Who does Dave visit on his way home and what is he told? Do you think it was good for Dave to hear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author believes that the core of all drug addiction is loneliness. Discuss the following:

1. How would you define loneliness?

2. Why do you think loneliness contributes to drug addiction?

3. Do you think loneliness is the main reason for drug addiction?

4. What other reasons might there be for someone becoming a drug addict?

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