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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 the church do when Nicky was finished speaking?

2. Who is still unable to get off drugs?

3. How does Dave feel about what Nicky tells him?

4. What term does the author explain in Chapter 21?

5. Where does Dave invite Nicky to speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dave say about the baptism not always freeing an addict?

2. To what does Nicky agree and describe what he talks about.

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

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

5. What does the author say about how Nicky's speech is received and what happens after it?

6. What does the author describe at the beginning of Chapter 14? When you read his description did it sound like a good idea to you?

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

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

9. How does Dave feel about Nicky Cruz's revelation and what does he do about it?

10. What was one of the problems that happened occasionally at the center about meals? How was the problem often handled?

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

Wilkerson's journey from that of a naive country preacher to a street-wise evangelist could be considered an archetypal journey. Discuss one of the following:

1. Define the term archetype and give examples of it from a few of your favorite books or movies.

2. Discuss the archetypal hero and relate it to Wilkerson's journey. Give detailed examples.

3. Why do you think archetypes exist? Do you think there are similar archetypes across all cultures? Explain fully.

Essay Topic 3

Wilkerson believes the street gangs are all acting out of a sense of deep loneliness and feeling unloved. Discuss the following:

1. Do you believe Wilkerson is correct about why the street gang members act out?

2. How do you think religion makes the gang members feel loved and not lonely?

3. What are some other ways that gangs can be reached if they reject the religious approach? Do you think those ways are as effective?

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