Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Why is Boyle touched by the young man who responds, “God…I guess,” when asked why Boyle does what he does?

A) Because he wants the boys to make a good impression on Mike Wallace

B) Because he expects every gang member with whom he interacts to accept God

C) Because he believes God’s love transcends the ways of the world

D) Because he attributes Mike Wallace’s visit to the goodness of God

2. How does Boyle riding his bike help him to gain the trust of gang members?

A) It illustrates that Boyle is committed to being in the community with them.

B) It demonstrates that Boyle wants to know each of them by name.

C) It proves that Boyle is unafraid of entering gang territory.

D) It suggests that riding a bike is an acceptable form of transportation.  

3. How does Boyle think about shame and disgrace and their effects on gang members?

A) He believes that shame and disgrace are barriers to God’s favor.

B) He thinks it’s important to recognize that not everyone is filled with grace.

C) He hopes that people show as much compassion as he does for those who lack grace.

D) He recognizes that their feelings shame and disgrace are rooted in poverty.