Test for each lesson are below
Before we can Actually get involved in a Ministry to the homeless I believe it is first essential to know
why and how most homeless people become homeless and what we as Christians can do to help them. This course will give you
that information.
You must pass this course by scoring 70% correct answer or more. Send all the answers in at one
time, send answers only. Send them to churchoflivingwater2001@yahoo.com
If you do not get an email back to you within 24 hours with your
test results there is a possibility that your email was not received. Then send the test answers to the email address
below.
Rev.miller@jesusanswers.com
We will then send you a certificate of completion saying that you have completed
the course and that TCOLW and all its members recognize you as a Homeless Ministry Minister. Be sure to
send your Name that you want on your certificate.
Test 1, Why People become Homeless
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of page
1. Poverty in the United States
rose a second straight year in 2002 to ________.
2. Two trends are largely responsible for the rise in homelessness over the past 15-20 years: a growing shortage
of affordable rental housing and a ______ _______ _______ _______
3. It is a common misconception that poor and homeless ____
____ ____ ____
4.Usually there is a _________ of factors in _________ life which __________ to their
homelessness.
5. Working hard doesn’t always guarantee _______ _______
6. Some folks believe that the reason people become homeless is because _____ _____ _____
7. The _________ to resolve conflicts ______________ in one ____________ will carry over
into another ____________
8. This is a term that describes a person who has succeeded in life, i.e. made a lot of money, seemingly without
anyone’s help or influence. What term is this? "____-____-___."
9.. People become homeless because there is not enough decent & _________ _______
10. In this society, there is no method for young teens to assert their individuality except for ________
__ _____ _______.
11. Some people try to forget about their poverty and troubles by using _______ __ _____
12. Most who are mentally handicapped are aware that they are or their handicap holds them back from seeking
the help that they need T/F
13. In most cases individuals or families homeless can be solved simply by moving to a new town. T/F
14. Some people can become homeless through health problems or injuries. T/F
Test 2
Who is Homeless
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top of page
1 Generally who can become Homeless?
2. Anything that makes it more difficult to _______ for _________ makes it more likely that
you will become homeless.
3. What does PTSD satnd for?
4. Anyone who has been imprisoned is many times more likely to become homeless. T/F
5. Racial Minorities have no geater chance of becoming homeless than any one else. T/F
6. Those most like the standard stereotype of "homeless people" are often not homeless at all. T/F
7. All Homeless people have no jobs. T/F
8. Homeless men are far less likely than women to disclose being homeless. T/F
9. 20 percent of the homeless people in Seattle are women. T/F
10. Homeless people sleeping in doorways are ______ _______.
Test 3
Facts and Myths
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1. Who comprise the majority of homeless people in rural areas.
2. 50% of homeless people
are still living in the city in which they became homeless. True or False
3. 70% of homeless people
have been homeless less than two years. True or False
4. Families constitute
a large and growing percentage of the homeless population. True or False
5. Many homeless people
are among the working poor. True or False
6. About 75% of the homeless
are estimated to be mentally ill. True or False
7. Research indicates that 40% of homeless people have been homeless less than 3 months, True or False
8. Most homeless people have their selves to blame. True or False
9. The homeless are less likely to commit crimes against person or property. True or False
10. The growth of homelessness
has far exceeded the capacity of charitable groups. True or False
11. Write a 250 word essay
on how you believe you could help the homeless in your comunity. For ideas click on link at top of page.
