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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hand is on the Plough.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim believe is the work of Satan?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Liberalism.
(c) Discouragement.
(d) Assembly work.

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

3. What happens to Jim Elliot when Dick Fisher's gun accidentally discharges?
(a) Jim narrowly misses being killed.
(b) Jim uses his Bible to deflect the bullet.
(c) The bullet grazes Jim's leg.
(d) The bullet pierces Jim's Bible.

4. 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) Structure your life with Christ as your center.
(c) Behave as a representative of Wheaten College.
(d) Be steadfast in Christian decision-making.

5. Whose teaching convinces Fred Elliot to "recognize that life is worth living only if given over completely to God?"
(a) Henry Varley.
(b) Donald Munro.
(c) Billy Sunday.
(d) Harry Ironside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim mean when he mentions the "Peter the Pumpkin Eater's dilemma?"

2. What does Jim tell his parents he is seeking a degree in to explain his low grades?

3. What does Jim's mother implore him to do with his missionary work?

4. How many children do John and Margaret Elliot have?

5. Where does Jim go for a vacation?

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