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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. Who does Dave encounter when he goes to meet the Grand Gangsters Incorporated?

2. What did Dave do at the end of the trial's first morning?

3. Why did Dave feel embarrassment about going to New York?

4. What happens at the courthouse when Dave returns with all the signatures?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does a mother of a Dragon Gang member tell Dave? Do you think the move on the family's part is unusual?

2. What does Dave's grandfather tell him about a snake? Explain how this story could be symbolic.

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. In Chapter 8 Dave meets another minister. Who was it and who else does Dave meet through him. Considering how important this person becomes to Dave why do you think it might have been destiny for them to meet?

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 idea is formed after Dave talks to Ortez's congregation? Do you think it was a good idea?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

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 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?

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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