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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 is the reason some who slip back into addiction leave the addiction again?

2. What was the ornamentation on the fireplace?

3. What did they have to clean out of the building?

4. Why does Dave return to New York for one last trip?

5. How does Dave describe their financing for the building?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Dave finally made a decision about moving to New York?

2. Give a brief synopsis on how the author sees the manner in which drug addiction comes about. Do you think this seems reasonable?

3. What story does the author tell in Chapter 20 to illustrate the difficulty of breaking a drug habit. Do you agree with his assessment?

4. What does Dave do after the priest and him talk?

5. What was the process Dave had to go through in order to have the Teen Challenge Center ready for Business?

6. What methods does Dave say the board used to purchase the building? What do you think he means by "hard-nosed" business sense?

7. What did Linda Meisner do at the Center? How did she handle the dangers of her job?

8. What does Gwen point out that reminds the author of his vision in Chapter 12?

9. What does the author have to say about the economics of drugs?

10. What upset Dave after feeling so great about Nicky?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author takes a very straightforward, simple approach to telling his story. There are no poetic or literary embellishments. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think the author deliberately chose the particular writing style for a reason?

2. Does the style help or hinder the message in the book? Explain fully.

3. Does the style help or hinder reader enjoyment? Explain fully.

Essay Topic 2

Another reason the gang members are resistant to going to a large rally is they are afraid of losing their power if they leave their home turf. Discuss the following:

1. What is a home turf? Who is one's "home turf" decided upon? How is one's home turf protected?

2. What do you think are the practical reasons for having a home turf as a gang?

3. What do you think are the psychological reasons for having a home turf as a gang?

4. Are gangs the only ones to practice the concept of a home turf? Discuss

Essay Topic 3

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.

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