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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Flame of Fire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim call the underclassmen to do besides "believing" in the Christian life?
(a) Be careful of temptations which may take one away from one's studies.
(b) Be steadfast in Christian decision-making.
(c) Structure your life with Christ as your center.
(d) Behave as a representative of Wheaten College.

2. Why is Jim Elliot cautious about girls his age?
(a) He believes they cannot understand the complexity of scripture.
(b) He believes they are frivolous about religion.
(c) He believes they are not worthy to hear God's word.
(d) He believes they lure boys away from God's true calling.

3. What is the overall theme presented in the book?
(a) The missionary story of working in South America.
(b) One man's journey of Christian faith.
(c) Exploring the language and culture of indigenous people.
(d) The trials and tribulations of missionaries.

4. Where does Jim go with his friend Ron Harris during the summer of his sophomore year?
(a) Ecuador.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Honduras.
(d) Nicaragua.

5. What literary genre is Shadow of the Almighty?
(a) Biography.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Fiction.
(d) Autobiography.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim choose Greek as his major?

2. What scripture verse dictates the mindset of Jim Elliot as a teenager?

3. Why are Jim's parents upset that he turns down the opportunity to be a business manager?

4. What three things does Jim tell his parents his education is steeped in?

5. Since Jim Elliot believes in living his faith outside the pulpit, what is he readily available to do when his peers have questions about God?

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