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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. For what had the teenagers been arrested?

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

3. Where does Dave go after he leaves the jail?

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

5. What inspires Dave to change his type of preaching for the last part of the rallies?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What did Dave do shortly after he arrived back in New York? Do you think the gang members would have talked to him if he hadn't been thrown out of the courthouse?

4. What happened when Dave left the courthouse? Why do you think Dave felt the way he did?

5. What kind of prayer did Dave's grandfather believe in and what was one example of it that Dave saw as a young boy? Do you think that event was a major influence on Dave's own life?

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

10. What happens on Dave's second attempt at street preaching? How do you think his confidence helped?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast Little Jo-Jo with Angelo.

2. Complete character analyses on George, Pedro, and Lucky.

3. Compare/contrast "Grandpap" (Wilkerson's grandfather) to the author, David Wilkerson.

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

The author believes that absolute, trusting faith in the power and inspiration of the Holy Spirit can, and will, bring about total and life-affirming transformation in those who profess it. Discuss the following:

1. How do you think David Wilkerson would define faith?

2. What are some ways Wilkerson uses faith in the beginning of his ministry to the gangs of New York?

3. Do you think Wilkerson's faith is misplaced? Why or why not?

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