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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim do when asked by the school board to teach another year?

2. What fuels George's curiosity of the missionaries?

3. What does Jim realize is the problem with ministering to all spiritual levels?

4. Why does Jim choose Greek as his major?

5. Why does Jim want to speak to Bert who has left town on business?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events surrounding the use of guns among boyhood friends Jim, Dutch, and Dick.

2. Why does Jim watch his diet and exercise?

3. What is special about Elisabeth's visit to Jim the second week into the fall semester?

4. What is the significance of Jim and Elisabeth both majoring in Greek?

5. Why does Jim rebuke the world's fascination with Einstein's new theory of gravitation?

6. What happens when Jim counsels a fellow student disenfranchised with Christianity?

7. Describe the event when the male Aucan and two women greet the five missionaries on Curaray River.

8. What role does prayer lead in Jim's daily schedule?

9. What characteristics of Jim are not typical of a Bible school student?

10. What does Jim learn about his judgment for others by his senior year in college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim studied the Word for himself, and he did not adjust his standards even if his understanding was different from what was commonly understood. Cite examples from the book demonstrating Jim's non-conformity in contrast to popularly held beliefs, truths, or activities.

Essay Topic 2

Jim is regarded as a woman hater while a young adult. Elisabeth's friends tell her that breaking a date with Jim is a bad move. How does Jim gain this reputation? How would Jim's life be different if his view of women was different? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The primary purpose of missionary effort is to plant Christian churches in remote, indigenous areas. The specific missionary goal is to help these emerging churches become self-propagating, self-governing, and self-supporting. In your opinion, does Jim Elliot succeed in this missionary goal? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

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