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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 is Jim struggling to contain once he and Ed McCully reach Chester, Illinois?

2. How much luggage does Jim pack?

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

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

5. What does Jim do to improve his Spanish skills?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the significance of Elisabeth coming to Ecuador?

4. What are some of the responsibilities Jim has while living in Shandia?

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

6. Describe what happens when the ship makes port at Puna and the men disembark.

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

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

9. What is the significance of the allegory of the chrysanthemums?

10. Where does Jim pray the Lord will place him in His service?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first major transition of missionaries emerged from Palestine and spread throughout the Mediterranean world. The apostle Paul became the missionary to the Gentile world. Jim reads considerable works by the apostle Paul. Using the Encyclopedia Britannica or another religion encyclopedia, research the three transitions of Christianity. Discuss which transition the Plymouth Brethren would have been part of. What is significant about this transition? What are the major geographic regions that Christianity spread in this transition?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Jim and his four missionary counterparts are part of the Plymouth Brethern. Research background on the Plymouth Brethern and answer the following questions:

1) How is the organization formed?

2) What is the organization's mission or purpose?

3) What is the status of the organization? Is it in existence today?

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