1995 Chevy Beretta issues with the ignition

1995 Chevy Beretta mileage: 120,000. Ok.I give up. I have a degree in Criminal Justice. Not auto mechanics. My Beretta had been having some issues with the ignition. Might have to try it 3-4-5 times before it would "catch" and start. I thought it may be the solenoid so I replaced the starter and solenoid unit it was under warranty. Then it wouldn't do anything. Period. Nothing, no lights, dome light, buzzer on the ignition nothing. So I asked around and was told it may be the ignition starter switch the one you have to drop down the steering column to get too. Took it to parts store and they tested it with a volt meter and said it was bad I thought great, finally a reprieve. I replaced it and now it turns over like it wants to start its getting gas can smell it. But absolutely no spark. I took the plug wires off and grounded them to the block with a screwdriver and no arc whatsoever. Please bring an end to this madness and frustration.