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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Jim and Ed decide to establish together?
(a) A radio broadcast.
(b) A community center.
(c) A television show.
(d) A coffee shop.

2. What does Jim learn while attending the Summer Institute of Linguistics?
(a) Jim learns to hone his public speaking.
(b) Jim learns to communicate with the Aucas.
(c) Jim perfects his Spanish.
(d) Jim learns how to write and analyze unwritten languages.

3. What does Jim tell Elisabeth is the reason for him leaving his family and missionary projects behind to minister to the Aucas?
(a) Jim is following God's purpose.
(b) Jim would be one of the first white men to reach the indigenous tribe.
(c) Jim has spent his entire life training for this flight.
(d) Jim needs to see for himself how an uncivilized tribe lives.

4. How long does Jim delay giving Elisabeth an engagement ring?
(a) Fourteen hundred and sixty days since they first met.
(b) Four days from the time he purchased the ring.
(c) Forty days and forty nights.
(d) Four years since they first met.

5. What doubts go through Elisabeth's mind as Jim prepares to meet the Aucas?
(a) Her family's security in the jungle is threatened.
(b) She cannot build the school that Jim has started.
(c) The prospect of leaving many to work with so few.
(d) Their daughter needs a father.

6. Who do Jim and Elisabeth spend the Christmas holidays with?
(a) Atanasio and his wives.
(b) The McCully's.
(c) Dr. and Mrs. Tidmarsh.
(d) Nate and Marj Saint.

7. Why doesn't Elisabeth join Jim canoeing down the river to meet the Aucas?
(a) Women are not allowed to venture to the jungle.
(b) Nate finds an airstrip to land the plane.
(c) Elisabeth is needed to care for the sick.
(d) Elisabeth is responsible for caring for Valerie.

8. What does Jim write in his letter to his parents?
(a) He thanks them for laying his spiritual foundation.
(b) He tells them he will read scripture daily.
(c) He tells them he will return in a year.
(d) He tells them of his intention to marry Elisabeth.

9. What does Ed McCully write in his letter to Jim?
(a) Ed will be joining Jim in Norman, Oklahoma.
(b) Ed has a position in missionary field work.
(c) Ed is leaving school to live a life completely for Christ.
(d) Ed is transferring to Wheaten College.

10. What does this trip force Jim to admit?
(a) He wonders whether he should carry through with the trip.
(b) He has doubts whether he can maintain privacy.
(c) He has feelings and desires for Elisabeth.
(d) He has packed too many earthly possessions.

11. Why does Bill Cathers' letter detailing his wedding plans surprise Jim?
(a) Both were expected to organize another Bible study.
(b) Both were expected to finish painting the McCully home.
(c) Both were expected to go to Ecuador in the New Testament pattern of two-by-two.
(d) Both were expected to travel to Latin America to help Bert.

12. What happens when the Elliots travel to Shell Mara?
(a) They greet Fred and Clara Elliot.
(b) They meet with the McCullys.
(c) Elisabeth gives birth to a daughter.
(d) They entertain a new set of missionaries.

13. What phrase does the missionaries shout from the airplane to the Aucan houses below while flying over Villano?
(a) The Lord will save them.
(b) You will be given a pot.
(c) We can help you build an airstrip.
(d) We have medicine.

14. What happens to Jim when he gets his inoculations?
(a) He forgets to get bring payment.
(b) He is given the wrong inoculation for tetanus.
(c) He has a reaction to the typhus shot.
(d) He misses one inoculation.

15. How much money is in his pocket when Jim arrives in Portland?
(a) $1.25.
(b) $1.20.
(c) $1.15.
(d) $1.16.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Jim learns to love the Quichans, what does he worry about?

2. Where does Jim believe "goods" are stored?

3. Besides his visa, what else is finally cleared prior to Jim leaving for Ecuador?

4. What does Jim find time to read while packing his supplies?

5. What happens to Jim that tests the couple's resolve in God?

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