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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 much money is in Bruce's post office box at Cucuta the second time that he checks?

2. What is Bobby's wife's name?

3. When is the first time that Bruce ever sees a Motilone cry?

4. What does Bruce tell Gloria to do if she wants to help the Motilones?

5. What does Bobby do to keep away the evil spirits?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it strange that when the Motilones go to tell the Yukos about Jesus, the Yukos understand them?

2. What do the Motilones do during an average day?

3. What is the Motilone legend of the man who became an ant?

4. How does Bruce begin teaching Motilones how to read?

5. What does Dr. Landinez suggest Bruce do about the rumors that are circulating?

6. What do Bobby and Bruchko have to do when they are translating Philippians?

7. What happens on the third day after Bruce has walked into the jungle after leaving the hospital in Tibu.

8. Describe Bobby's funeral.

9. Why is everyone afraid when the tiger speaks?

10. How does Bobby act when his daughter dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ocdabidayna said, "Jesus Christ died for all the tribes of the world. Bobby is almost like Him. He died for the Motilones." Explain why Ocdabidayna could compare Bobby to Jesus and how Bobby's death helped the Motilones. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

There are many conflicts in the book Bruchko. Explain how some of these conflicts work to help people understand Bruce's religious beliefs. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the lack of hospitality that Bruce received from the missionaries to the hospitality that he received from Latin American families, a Catholic priest, university students, the Indians, and others. Use examples from the book.

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