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

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

3. What does Dave suggest is the result of violence in gangs?

4. How does Gwen feel about Dave staying in New York?

5. What does Dave do when he first arrives back in New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. 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?

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

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

8. What was Dave trying to do at the beginning of Chapter 4 and why? Do you think he was being unrealistic?

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

10. What did Dave decide he needed to do when he arrived in New York? Does this appear to be a wise decision?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter 7, Wilkerson doubts the sincerity of the religious conversion of two of a gang's members. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think Wilkerson doubts these conversions? Is he vindicated in his doubts? Or do they turn out to be sincere? How can one know if a conversion is sincere?

2. There is a concept in our culture called "jailhouse conversions;" in other words, men/women who are incarcerated or face incarceration finding religion and suddenly changing. There have been numerous high-profile examples of this situation. Research and discuss one of them. (Two to consider: Look up Karla Faye Tucker in Texas or Colson of the Watergate group.)

3. What is the process of conversion to Christianity? To some other religion or cause? Why do you think people "convert"? 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

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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