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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Jim on his way from Oklahoma to Illinois?
(a) His car gets hit a second time by a train.
(b) He runs into Bill Cathers and gets a ride from him.
(c) He gets in a car wreck and totals his car.
(d) He ends up hitchhiking the entire distance.

2. What does Jim tell his parents to alleviate their fears of doing overseas mission work?
(a) He reminds them that he will eventually return to the States.
(b) He reminds them that he will eventually marry and raise a family.
(c) He reminds them the Lord warned his disciples to cast aside familial tendencies.
(d) He reminds them he is working with a reputable service organization.

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

4. How much luggage does Jim pack?
(a) 1000 lbs.
(b) 1500 lbs.
(c) 900 lbs.
(d) 1400 lbs.

5. How much fish do Pete and Jim net in one night?
(a) 300.
(b) 200.
(c) 350.
(d) 250.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim struggle with upon arrival in Quito?

2. What else does Elisabeth compare to Jim's death?

3. What religious theme prevails in this chapter?

4. Why does Dr. Tidmarsh fail to pick up Pete and Jim upon their arrival?

5. What happens when the Elliots travel to Shell Mara?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Elisabeth's collection of biblical verses written by Jim in the Epilogue?

2. What happens when Elisabeth is believed to have contracted tuberculosis?

3. What is the significance for Jim of Paul's passage to Corinthians, "it is a matter of share and share alike"?

4. What does Jim realize upon teaching and learning language with the locals?

5. What is a positive outgrowth from the Flemings' fiesta at Puyupungu?

6. What happens when Jim and Ed decide to help the missionary teacher in Arajuno?

7. What is meant by Jim's statement to Elisabeth, "It may be that he hasn't planned to make us wait for years, but it certainly looks like it from here."?

8. How does Jim handle his rebelliousness with God in this chapter, Hemmed in to Nothing?

9. Why does Elisabeth experience doubt upon the news of the Aucan spotting?

10. Give an example of how this chapter, Impelled by These Voices, exemplifies the theme that God is in control.

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