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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 Shandia at the end of May?
(a) Jungle rot sweeps through the village.
(b) Drought threatens the crops.
(c) Malaria sweeps through the village.
(d) Floodwaters destroy the village.

2. Why does Dr. Tidmarsh fail to pick up Pete and Jim upon their arrival?
(a) He has the incorrect day of arrival.
(b) He does not realize they were coming.
(c) His office is not informed of their arrival.
(d) He is detained by a medical emergency.

3. How many bible study classes does Jim begin to teach?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

4. What path does Jim write Elisabeth that most people take in life?
(a) A path of hope and eternal faith.
(b) A yellow brick road.
(c) A path of least resistance.
(d) A path approved unto God.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the missionaries know that the Indians understand what they are saying?

3. Why does Bill Cathers' letter detailing his wedding plans surprise Jim?

4. What thoughts torment Jim on his flight back to Shandia?

5. How much luggage does Jim pack?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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."?

2. What are some of the everyday situations aboard Santa Juana that emphasize God's abundant blessings for Jim?

3. What seems to be a consistent problem Jim and the missionaries encounter?

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

5. What do Jim and Elisabeth concur about modern weddings?

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

7. What is Jim's strength as he undergoes the 10 week linguistics program at the University of Oklahoma?

8. What events characterize Jim and Elisabeth's first few months as newlyweds?

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

10. What amazes Elisabeth about the Indians attending Jim's sermons?

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