The Cross and the Switchblade Test | Final Test - Hard

David Wilkerson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Cross and the Switchblade Test | Final Test - Hard

David Wilkerson
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 they have to clean out of the building?

2. What is Dave considering in the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. What seemingly paradoxical statement does Wilkerson make at the opening of Chapter 22?

4. Where was Dave when his inspiration to move came to him?

5. What did Nicky say the author did that made him listen?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does he encounter when he arrives back in New York and what does that person tell him?

3. What eventually happened to Maria?

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

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

6. What does Dave describe as his first step in training the young people that would work with him? Do you think Dave had enough experience to be teaching them?

7. What were the first stages of his New York ministry, called and what did he do primarily in it?

8. In Chapter 11 what is the author contemplating? What does he do to help him in his decision?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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