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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. How long does Jim delay giving Elisabeth an engagement ring?

2. What path does Jim write Elisabeth that most people take in life?

3. Who wants to visit Jim in Ecuador?

4. What does Jim remind Elisabeth as he waits for his delayed ship?

5. What does Jim learn while attending the Summer Institute of Linguistics?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Jim mean when he tells Elisabeth the churches are "still hollow with reality?"

10. 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."?

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

The author notes that the Lord finds it necessary sometimes to narrow one's vision until it is clearly focused. Explain situations in which Jim narrowly focuses his vision while a youth, college student, and adult. Cite some examples from the book demonstrating how Jim's narrow vision broadens. Is this vision broadening a positive or negative influence for Jim?

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