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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. How many rooms does Rafael's family have in their home?

2. What don't the Indians that Bruce stays with after Dr. Christian left like about the Indian Christians?

3. What city is Bruce flying to in South America when he leaves the United States to go to South America the first time?

4. What wakes Bruce the night after he heard Mr. Rayburn speak at church?

5. Where does Bruce decide God wants him to be a missionary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Bruce begins to get on his mule and leave the Indian village in the Andes?

2. For the Motilone, what does it mean to have a full stomach?

3. Describe Bruce's meeting with Mr. Saunders.

4. What does Bruce wonder about missionary work when he stays with the Indians after Dr. Christian leaves?

5. What does Bruce like and dislike about the Old Testament of the Bible?

6. Why is it two-faced for the settlers to be bothering the Motilones?

7. What does Bruce learn about the Motilones?

8. What problem does Bruce have to deal with late one night after he headed home from the Lange's church?

9. After escaping from the Motilone, what inspires Bruce to keep walking after he has been traveling for five days?

10. What does the word for faith mean in Motilone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Bruce changes through the various experiences he encounters in his life. Using examples from the book, show how the events in Bruce's life change him.

Essay Topic 2

Bruce had wanted to be a linguistics professor. Explain how Bruce's gift for languages and linguistics training helped in South America. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Argue whether Bruce believes that it is or is not possible to promote positive change without tearing apart social structures or culture. Use examples from Bruchko.

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